Fair & false analogie

To compare the human heart with a pump is a fair analogy, as this is essentially the function of the heart i.e. to move blood around the circulatory system via arteries & veins.

To suggest that cloning humans is dangerous and could lead to the production of a Frankenstein's monster is a false argument because if we clone a sheep we get a sheep which is exactly the same.
Cloning may or may not be a good thing but arguments against it must be based on fair analogies & sound logical argument, not scare-mongering.

Critical thinking

What is critical thinking?


Critical thinking is the ability to give reasonable facts by being open minded to the arguments based on evidence and structured points of view. The process of critical thinking is needs focus and observation to be more aware in presenting the facts. Being able to support the evidence to arrive on justified conclusion.

It is necessary in some situations like solving issues or conflicts between household members or workplace by hearing and telling your constructive opinion about the issue.

Quiz1

1.)    My understanding about critical thinking is a process of understanding one topic by opening my mind by digging in the information to arrive in the facts. It involves seeing a deeper side of the issue to arrive into conclusion.

2.)    Barriers of critical thinking are;

·         The emotional attitude – it is an attitude that you feel distress that you don’t want to argue so you refuse to listen and understand the issue.

·         Egocentric thinking – It hinders critical thinking because of close mindedness because of thinking of things related to yourself.

·         Misunderstanding

·         Arrogance and in tolerance

·         Group think.

3.)    Fallacies is an argument which involves poor reasoning. The five causes of fallacies are;

·         Personalization of argument  – the target is attacking the person's claim and focus into it rather the arguments.

·         Argument from authority – it is stating the claims is true because of the people and credible group  that cannot demonstrate the expertise but actually the truth will rely base on the evidence not on the person or group claiming it.

·         Argument from personal inability

·         Ignorance

·         You theory

4.)    Critical thinking benefits are;

·         Improve attention and observation – you will improve by giving all your attention and see all the sides of arguments.

·         More focus in reading- you will learn how to understand fully by reading every lines of argument.

·         Skills in analysis that you can choose to apply in different situation- you will learn to use your skills even in your personal situations.

·         Ability to respond to appropriate points- you will learn how to react to good point of view from seeing the fact of argument.