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1. Ch 1.1 What is Critical Thinking? - Definition, Skills & Meaning
2. What is Critical Thinking
3. Broad Meaning of Critical Thinking
4. Origins of Critical Thinking
5. Examples of Critical Thinking Skills
6. The Process of Critical Thinking Skills
7. Importance of Critical Thinking Skills
8. Lesson Summary
9. Activities
10. FAQs
11. Quiz 1.1
1. Introduction
2. What Is Critical Thinking Theory?
3. Stages of Critical Thinking
4. Critical Thinking Steps
5. Critical Thinking Examples
6. The Importance of Critical Thinking
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Quiz 1.2
1. Introduction
2. What Made You Press Play?
3. Critical Thinking
4. Being Analytical
5. Being Self-Aware
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 1.3
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Critical Thinking
3. The Analysis of Thought
4. Thought: Assessment and Disposition
5. Skills for Thinking Critically
6. Barriers to Critical Thinking
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 1.4
1. Introduction
2. The Costs of Belief
3. Media and Assessing Credibility
4. Thinking About Studies and Academics
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 1.5
1. Introduction
2. A Passion for Motorcycles
3. Stating a Point of View
4. Origins and Assumptions
5. Evidence, Conclusions, and Consequences
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 1.6
1. Introduction
2. What is Critical Thinking?
3. What are the Common Barriers to Critical Thinking?
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 1.7
1. Ch 2.1 The Role of Argument in Critical Thinking
2. Learning from the Facts
3. Texting and Driving
4. An Argument without Evidence
5. Opinions vs. Justified Claims
6. Intuition
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 2.1
1. Introduction
2. Dogs vs. Cats
3. An Argument
4. Premises
5. Drawing a Conclusion
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 2.2
1. Introduction
2. What is a Premise?
3. Premise Examples
4. Implied Argument Examples
5. Premise Examples in Other Fields
6. Importance of Understanding Premises
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Quiz 2.3
1. Ch 3.1 Inductive Argument: Definition & Examples
2. What is an Inductive Argument?
3. Deductive vs. Inductive Arguments
4. Types of Inductive Arguments
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. Quiz 3.1
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Deductive Argument?
3. Common Types of Deductive Arguments
4. What Makes an Argument Deductively Valid?
5. When to Use a Deductive Argument
6. Deductive Argument Examples
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Quiz 3.2
1. Introduction
2. Arguments in Real Life
3. Logical Arguments
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 3.3
1. Introduction
2. Deductive Reasoning
3. Conditional Statements
4. Examples
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 3.4
1. Introduction
2. What is Syllogism?
3. What is a Categorical Argument?
4. Categorical Syllogism Examples
5. A, E, I, and O Statements
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Quiz 3.5
1. Introduction
2. Opposing Arguments
3. Elements of an Argument
4. Does This Argument Work?
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 3.6
1. Introduction
2. The Three Elements of an Argument
3. How to Identify a Strong Claim
4. Types of Claims
5. Counterclaims
6. Strong vs. Weak Claim Statement Examples
7. Tips for Spotting a Weak Argument
8. Strong vs. Weak Reasoning
9. Strong vs. Weak Evidence
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. Quiz 3.7
1. Introduction
2. Beyond a Reasonable Doubt
3. Burden of Proof
4. Examples of Burden of Proof in Media
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 3.8
1. Ch 4.1 The Differences Between Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
2. What is reasoning?
3. Propositional Logic
4. Structuring an Argument
5. Inductive Reasoning Definition
6. Examples of Inductive Reasoning
7. Deductive Reasoning Definition
8. Examples of Deductive Reasoning
9. Inductive vs. Deductive Reasoning
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. Quiz 4.1
1. Introduction
2. Reaching Certainty
3. Syllogisms
4. Argument by Elimination
5. Mathematical Arguments
6. Arguments From Definition
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 4.2
1. Introduction
2. Definition of Inductive Reasoning
3. Inductive Generalizations
4. Predictive Arguments
5. Arguments from Authority
6. Causal Arguments
7. Statistical Arguments
8. Arguments from Analogy
9. Lesson Summary
10. Quiz 4.3
1. Introduction
2. What Makes an Argument Valid?
3. Deductive Validity
4. Valid Deductive Arguments
5. Invalid Deductive Arguments
6. Inductive Arguments
7. Sound Arguments
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quiz 4.4
1. Introduction
2. Definition
3. Inductive vs Deductive Reasoning
4. Example of Inductive Validity in Literature
5. Example in Writing
6. What Does Invalid Inductive Reasoning Look Like?
7. Lesson Summary
8. Lesson at a Glance
9. Quiz 4.5
1. Introduction
2. What is Inductive Reasoning?
3. Inductive Reasoning Examples
4. What is an Inductive Generalization?
5. Understanding Inductive Generalizations
6. Anecdotes & Stereotypes
7. Surveys
8. Studies & Control Groups
9. Inductive Generalization Examples
10. Lesson Summary
11. Quiz 4.6
1. Introduction
2. What Does an Analogy Do?
3. What Does Analogical Mean?
4. What is Analogical Reasoning?
5. Structure of Analogical Reasoning
6. Evaluating Analogical Arguments
7. Argument By Analogy Examples
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quiz 4.7
1. Introduction
2. What is Causal Reasoning?
3. Mill's Methods
4. Causal Reasoning Examples
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. Quiz 4.8
1. Introduction
2. What is Causation?
3. Necessary and Sufficient Causes
4. Theories
5. Causal Relationship Application
6. Correlation Vs Causal Relationship
7. Difference Between Correlation and Causation
8. How To Test Causation?
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Quiz 4.9
1. Introduction
2. Evaluating Reason
3. Reason in Everyday Life
4. Steps to Evaluating Reason
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 4.10
1. Ch 5.1 What is Logic? - Definition & Examples
2. Logic Definition
3. Logic Etymology
4. Logic Examples and Concepts
5. Valid Argument vs. Invalid Argument
6. Types of Logic
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Quiz 5.1
1. Introduction
2. The Origin of the Fundamental Laws of Logic
3. The Three Laws of Logic
4. How to Express the Laws of Logic
5. Reductio Ad Absurdum
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 5.2
1. Introduction
2. What is Symbolic Logic?
3. History of Symbolic Logic
4. List of Symbolic Logic Symbols
5. Understanding Symbolic Logic
6. Truth Tables
7. Symbolic Logic Examples
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quiz 5.3
1. Introduction
2. A Venn Diagram
3. A Conjunction
4. A Disjunction
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 5.4
1. Introduction
2. What is a Logical Fallacy?
3. Different Types of Fallacies
4. Fallacies of Relevance
5. Fallacies of Unacceptable Premises
6. Formal Fallacies
7. Fallacies in Argumentation
8. Logical Fallacy Examples
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Quiz 5.5
1. Introduction
2. Propositions in Logic
3. Negation of proposition
4. What is the Truth Value?
5. Truth Value Table
6. Propositional Logic Truth Tables
7. "AND" Truth Table
8. "OR" Truth Table
9. "If-Then" Truth Table
10. "If and Only If" Truth Table
11. Applications of Truth Tables
12. Lesson Summary
13. Frequently Asked Questions
14. Quiz 5.6
1. Assignment Location & Info
1. Ch 6.1 Ad Hominem Fallacy: Definition & Examples
2. Ad Hominem Fallacy: Definition
3. Ad Hominem Fallacy: Examples
4. Ad Hominem Fallacy Examples in Media
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. Quiz 6.1
1. Introduction
2. Logical Fallacies
3. Guilt by Association
4. Eisenhower's Nazi Highways
5. Simplification of the Example
6. Avoiding the Guilt by Association Fallacy
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 6.2
1. Introduction
2. What is the Poisoning the Well Fallacy?
3. Poisoning the Well vs Other Logical Fallacies
4. Structure of the Poisoning the Well Fallacy
5. Effects of the Poisoning the Well Fallacy
6. Poisoning the Well Fallacy Examples
7. Responding to the Poisoning the Well Fallacy
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quiz 6.3
1. Introduction
2. Affirming the Consequent: Overview
3. Conditional Statements
4. Affirming the Consequent Fallacy
5. Affirming the Consequent Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Quiz 6.4
1. Introduction
2. Tu Quoque Fallacy
3. Tu Quoque Definition
4. Other Names of the Argument
5. Tu Quoque Examples
6. Related Ad Hominem Fallacies
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Quiz 6.5
1. Introduction
2. Argument Fallacies
3. Denying the Antecedent
4. Affirming the Consequent
5. Valid Arguments
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Quiz 6.6
1. Introduction
2. Naturalistic Fallacy
3. Naturalistic Fallacy Examples
4. Opposite of the Naturalistic Fallacy
5. Appeal to Nature Fallacy
6. Appeal to Nature Fallacy Examples
7. Criticism of the Naturalistic Fallacy
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quiz 6.7
1. Introduction
2. Slippery Slope Fallacy
3. Slippery Slope Definition
4. Slippery Slope Argument as a Fallacy
5. Slippery Slope Fallacy Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Quiz 6.8
1. Introduction
2. What Is Post Hoc?
3. Vs. Post Hoc Analysis Definition
4. Why a Post Hoc Argument is a Fallacy
5. Post Hoc Fallacy Examples
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Quiz 6.9
1. Introduction
2. In Danger or Not?
3. Burden of Proof
4. Examples of Appeal to Ignorance
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 6.10
1. Introduction
2. False Dilemma Fallacy
3. The Black and White Fallacy
4. Types of False Dilemma Fallacy
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. Quiz 6.11
1. Introduction
2. What Is Popular Appeal Fallacy?
3. Types of Appeal to Popularity
4. Weakness of Appeal to Popularity
5. Exceptions to Popular Appeal Fallacy
6. Appeal to Popularity Fallacy Example
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Quiz 6.12
1. Introduction
2. Equivocation Fallacy Definition
3. Equivocation Fallacy Examples
4. How to Identify Equivocation Fallacy
5. Avoiding Equivocation Fallacy
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 6.13
1. Introduction
2. What Is Begging the Question?
3. Begging the Question Etymology
4. Is Begging the Question a Logical Fallacy?
5. What Does It Mean to Beg the Question?
6. Begging the Question Examples
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Quiz 6.14
1. Introduction
2. Straw Man Definition
3. Straw Man Argument Structure
4. Straw Man Argument Examples
5. Countering a Straw Man Attack
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Quiz 6.15
1. Ch 7.1 Skepticism & Negationism: Asking Questions vs. Denial
2. Just Asking Questions
3. Skepticism
4. Negationism
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 7.1
1. Introduction
2. What Is Occam's Razor?
3. Occam's Razor Definition: The Simplest Solution
4. Who Came Up with the Occam's Razor Theory?
5. Occam's Razor Meaning
6. Occam's Razor Examples
7. Issues with Occam's Razor
8. Lesson Summary
9. Quiz 7.2
1. Introduction
2. Facts and Arguments
3. Forest and Trees
4. Importance in Argument
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 7.3
1. Introduction
2. A Principle for Evaluating Claims
3. Questions to Ask
4. Example: Hand Washing
5. Example: Antibacterial Soap
6. Credibility of Sources
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 7.4
1. Introduction
2. Evaluating Research
3. Purpose
4. CRAAP Test
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 7.5
1. Introduction
2. What is Media Bias?
3. Media Bias Examples
4. Bias Through Selection and Omission
5. Bias by Placement and Story Selection
6. Bias Through Labeling and Spin
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 7.6
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Media Message?
3. Authorship
4. Media Message Content
5. Media Message Audience
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 7.7
1. Introduction
2. Information is Everywhere
3. Fact
4. Persuasion
5. Types of Persuasion
6. Informed Opinion
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 7.8
1. Introduction
2. What is Propaganda?
3. Types of Propaganda
4. Propaganda Techniques
5. Propaganda Throughout History Uses and Examples
6. Past Uses of Propaganda
7. Present-Day Uses of Propaganda
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quiz 7.9
1. Introduction
2. Biases, Assumptions, and Stereotypes
3. Biases
4. Assumptions
5. Stereotypes
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 7.10
1. Ch 8.1 What is Moral Reasoning? - Definition & Examples
2. What is Moral Reasoning?
3. Philosophical Reasoning vs. Moral Reasoning
4. Moral Reasoning vs. Practical Reasoning
5. Moral Reasoning vs. Aesthetic Reasoning
6. Principles of Moral Reasoning
7. Perspectives in Moral Reasoning
8. Moral Reasoning Examples
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Quiz 8.1
1. Introduction
2. Deontology Definition
3. Deontological Ethics
4. Deontological Ethics Examples
5. What is Deontology as per Immanuel Kant?
6. Deontology vs. Utilitarianism Examples
7. Deontology Examples From Real Life
8. Deontology in Nursing
9. Lesson Summary
10. Activities
11. FAQs
12. Quiz 8.2
1. Introduction
2. What is Deontologism?
3. History of Deontological Theory
4. Types of Deontology
5. Examples of Deontological Ethics
6. Lesson Summary
7. Frequently Asked Questions
8. Quiz 8.3
1. Introduction
2. What Is a Categorical Imperative?
3. Types of Imperatives
4. Origin of Kant's Categorical Imperative
5. Criticisms of Kant and Universal Law
6. Formulating Categorical Imperatives
7. Categorical Imperative Examples and Applications
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quiz 8.4
1. Introduction
2. What is Utilitarianism?
3. The Concept of Utility in Ethics
4. The Pleasures
5. The Origin and History of Utilitarianism
6. Jeremy Bentham
7. John Stuart Mill
8. 20th Century Utilitarian Principles
9. Arguments for and Against Utilitarianism
10. Lesson Summary
11. Activities
12. FAQs
13. Quiz 8.5
1. Introduction
2. What is Utilitarianism?
3. The Concept of Utility in Ethics
4. The Pleasures
5. The Origin and History of Utilitarianism
6. Jeremy Bentham
7. John Stuart Mill
8. 20th Century Utilitarian Principles
9. Arguments for and Against Utilitarianism
10. Lesson Summary
11. Activities
12. FAQs
13. Quiz 8.6
1. Introduction
2. Utilitarianism
3. What is Utilitarian Analysis?
4. Act v. Rule Utilitarianism: Approach & Application
5. Greatest good vs. Least harm: Approach & Application
6. Lesson Summary
7. Quiz 8.7
1. Introduction
2. Ethical Skepticism
3. Examples of Ethical Skepticism
4. What is Moral Skepticism?
5. Moral Sense
6. Examples of Moral Skepticism
7. Dogmatic Moral Skepticism
8. Practical Moral Skepticism
9. Moral Error Theory
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. Quiz 8.8
1. Ch 9.1 Critical Thinking & Clear Writing: Connection & Examples
2. What is Critical Thinking?
3. Critical Reasoning and Clarity in Writing
4. Critical Reasoning and Persuasive Writing
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 9.1
1. Introduction
2. Vague & Ambiguous Writing
3. Consequences of Such Writing
4. Identification & Correction
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 9.2
1. Introduction
2. What is an Argumentative Essay?
3. Elements of an Argumentative Essay
4. Argumentative Essay Format & Structure
5. How to Write an Argumentative Essay
6. Argumentative Essay Examples
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Quiz 9.3
1. Introduction
2. Persuasive Writing
3. Types of Persuasive Techniques
4. Persuasive Devices
5. Lesson Summary
6. Frequently Asked Questions
7. Quiz 9.4
1. Introduction
2. What is Rhetoric?
3. Rhetorical Appeals
4. History of Rhetoric
5. Aristotle's Definition of Rhetoric
6. Qunitilianus' Views on Rhetoric
7. Types of Rhetoric
8. Rhetorical Examples in Everyday Life
9. Rhetorical Device vs. Figure of Speech
10. Lesson Summary
11. Activities
12. FAQs
13. Quiz 9.5
1. Introduction
2. What are Rhetorical Devices?
3. Common Rhetorical Devices
4. Rhetoric Sound Devices
5. Rhetorical Word Devices
6. Rhetorical Sentence Devices
7. Rhetorical Figures of Speech
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quiz 9.6
1. Introduction
2. What is Argumentative Writing?
3. How to Write a Claim
4. Claim vs. Statement
5. Claim vs. Opinion
6. How to Write a Counterclaim
7. Rebutting the Counterclaim
8. Using Credible Sources
9. Lesson Summary
10. Frequently Asked Questions
11. Quiz 9.7
1. Introduction
2. Opposing Viewpoint Definition
3. How to Refute Opposing Arguments
4. Research Both Opposing Viewpoints
5. Anticipate Opposing Arguments
6. Examples of Opposing Viewpoints in a Rebuttal Essay
7. Lesson Summary
8. Frequently Asked Questions
9. Quiz 9.8
1. Introduction
2. What is Logos?
3. How to Use Logos
4. Use Relevant Evidence
5. Use Facts Sparingly
6. Logos and Reasoning
7. Logos and Rhetoric
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quiz 9.9
1. Introduction
2. What Is Ethos?
3. Ethos Greek Origin
4. What are the Rhetorical Appeals?
5. How Ethos Can Be Strengthened
6. Ethos Examples
7. How Ethos is Used in Literature
8. Lesson Summary
9. Quiz 9.10
1. Introduction
2. What is Pathos?
3. Pathos Examples
4. Pathos in Writing
5. Pathos in Literature
6. Pathos in Rhetoric
7. The Origin of Pathos
8. Lesson Summary
9. Frequently Asked Questions
10. Quiz 9.11
1. Ch 10.1 Practice Analyzing and Interpreting an Editorial
2. Elements of an Editorial
3. Background for Boone's Editorial
4. Analyzing Boone's Editorial
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 10.1
1. Introduction
2. Basic Format of an Article
3. How to Analyze an Article
4. Four Types of Propaganda
5. Analyzing Shadid's Article
6. Lesson Summary
7. Learning Outcomes
8. Quiz 10.2
1. Introduction
2. What is Speech Analysis?
3. Elements of a Speech
4. How to Analyze a Speech
5. What Should be your First Step in Analyzing a Speech?
6. What Should be Your Next Steps in Analyzing a Speech?
7. How to Comment on a Speech
8. Examples of Speech Analysis
9. Importance of Speech Analysis
10. Lesson Summary
11. Frequently Asked Questions
12. Quiz 10.3
1. Introduction
2. Journal Article Format
3. Analyzing a Journal Article
4. Lesson Summary
5. Quiz 10.4
1. Introduction
2. Analyzing Diaries
3. Background on Anne Frank's Diary
4. Diary Excerpts to Analyze
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 10.5
1. Introduction
2. How to Analyze a Letter
3. Analyzing Columbus's Letter
4. Further Analysis and Research
5. Lesson Summary
6. Quiz 10.6
1. Introduction
2. Reference Books
3. Encyclopedias
4. Dictionaries
5. Almanacs
6. Atlases
7. Lesson Summary
8. Quiz 10.7
1. Introduction
2. Common Elements of a Review
3. How To Analyze a Review
4. Analyzing a Book Review
5. Lesson Summary
6. Learning Outcomes
7. Quiz 10.8
1. Ch 11.1 Critical Thinking & Analysis - Assignment 1: Deconstructing Arguments Essay
2. Ch 11.2 Critical Thinking & Analysis - Assignment 2: Fallacies Analysis Essay
3. Ch 11.3 Critical Thinking & Analysis - Assignment 3: Critical Reasoning Essay
1. Final Exam

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Ch 1. Defining Critical Thinking

Ch 1.2 Critical Thinking: Examples, Process & Stages

Ch 1.3 Qualities of a Critical Thinker

Ch 1.4 Dimensions of Critical Thinking

Ch 1.5 Applying Critical Thinking in Media, Research & Academics

Ch 1.6 The Critical Thinking Process: Point-of-View, Assumptions, Evidence & Conclusions

Ch 1.7 Common Barriers to Critical Thinking

Ch 2. Parts of an Argument

Ch 2.2 Argument Structure: From Premise to Conclusion

Ch 2.3 Implied Premises & Conclusions: Definition & Examples

Ch 3. Types of Arguments

Ch 3.2 Deductive Argument: Definition & Examples

Ch 3.3 The Differences Between Statistical & Logical Arguments

Ch 3.4 Conditional Statements in Arguments: Definition & Examples

Ch 3.5 Categorical Arguments: Definition, Syllogisms & Examples

Ch 3.6 How to Analyze an Argument's Effectiveness & Validity

Ch 3.7 How to Recognize Statements that Strengthen or Weaken Arguments

Ch 3.8 Burden of Proof in Arguments: Definition & Examples in Media

Ch 4. Inductive & Deductive Reasoning

Ch 4.2 Common Patterns of Deductive Reasoning

Ch 4.3 Common Patterns of Inductive Reasoning

Ch 4.4 Deductive Validity: Definition & Examples

Ch 4.5 Inductive Validity: Definition & Examples

Ch 4.6 Inductive Generalizations: Definitions & Examples

Ch 4.7 Reasoning By Analogy: Definition & Examples

Ch 4.8 Causal Reasoning: Definition & Examples

Ch 4.9 Correlation vs. Causation: Differences & Definition

Ch 4.10 How to Evaluate Reasoning

Ch 5. Logic, Philosophical Fallacies & Truth Values

Ch 5.2 The Three Laws of Logic

Ch 5.3 Symbolic Logic: Definition & Examples

Ch 5.4 Using Venn Diagrams to Show Conjunctions & Disjunctions

Ch 5.5 Philosophical Fallacies & Argumentation

Ch 5.6 Propositions, Truth Values and Truth Tables

Ch 5.7 Required Assignments Reminder

Ch 6. Logical Fallacies & Critical Thinking

Ch 6.2 Guilt by Association Fallacy: Definition and Examples

Ch 6.3 Poisoning the Well Fallacy: Definition and Examples

Ch 6.4 Affirming the Consequent Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.5 Look Who's Talking (Tu Quoque) Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.6 Denying the Antecedent Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.7 Naturalistic Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.8 Slippery Slope Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.9 Post Hoc Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.10 Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.11 False Dilemma Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.12 Appeal to Popularity Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.13 Equivocation Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.14 Begging the Question Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 6.15 The Straw Man Fallacy: Definition & Examples

Ch 7. Critical Analysis Methods & Approaches

Ch 7.2 Occam's Razor as a Scientific Principle

Ch 7.3 Convergence of Evidence: Meaning & Importance

Ch 7.4 Applying the Principle of Rational Acceptance

Ch 7.5 Evaluating Sources for Reliability, Credibility, and Worth

Ch 7.6 Media Bias & Criticism: Definition, Types & Examples

Ch 7.7 Analyzing Purpose in Media Messages

Ch 7.8 Fact vs. Persuasion vs. Informed Opinion in Nonfiction

Ch 7.9 What is Propaganda? - Definition, Techniques, Types & Examples

Ch 7.10 Recognizing Biases, Assumptions & Stereotypes in Written Works

Ch 8. Moral Reasoning, Utilitarianism & Skepticism

Ch 8.2 Deontology: Definition, Theory, Ethics & Examples

Ch 8.3 Deontological Reasoning: Act Deontology & Rule Deontology

Ch 8.4 Formulating a Categorical Imperative: Definition, Approach & Application

Ch 8.5 What is Utilitarianism? - Definition & Theory

Ch 8.6 What is Utilitarianism? - Definition & Theory

Ch 8.7 Conducting Utilitarian Analysis: Definition, Approach & Application

Ch 8.8 Moral Skepticism: Definition & Role in Critical Thinking

Ch 9. Critical Reasoning in Writing

Ch 9.2 Vagueness & Ambiguity in Writing: Definition & Examples

Ch 9.3 Argumentative Essay: Definition, Format & Examples

Ch 9.4 Persuasive Devices in Writing: Definition & Examples

Ch 9.5 What is Rhetoric? - Definition, Devices & Examples

Ch 9.6 Evaluating Rhetorical Devices in Writing

Ch 9.7 How to Develop Strong Claims & Counterclaims in Writing

Ch 9.8 Audience Opposition: Anticipating and Refuting Opposing Views in Your Essays

Ch 9.9 What is Logos? - Definition & Meaning

Ch 9.10 What is Ethos? - Definition & Meaning

Ch 9.11 What is Pathos? - Definition & Meaning

Ch 10. Critical Analysis Practice