Critical Thinking And Logic: 3-Course Bundle
Published 3/2025
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Master Critical Thinking, Logic, and Misinformation Detection to Improve Decision-Making and Problem-Solving Skills
What you’ll learn
Evaluate news sources critically to distinguish between credible information and misleading content.
Apply critical thinking strategies to assess the accuracy and reliability of information.
Analyze claims, authorship, and context in news stories to identify misinformation and disinformation.
Utilize proven critical thinking techniques to analyze arguments and identify logical flaws.
Apply methods such as Occam’s Razor and Bayesian Updating to evaluate evidence and make rational decisions.
Strengthen problem-solving skills by using logical reasoning tools to make more informed choices.
Recognize common logical fallacies to avoid faulty reasoning and improve argument analysis.
Identify and challenge flawed arguments in everyday discussions, media, and decision-making.
Apply techniques to dismantle misleading claims and build stronger, more logical arguments.
Requirements
No prerequisites.
Description
Overview
Section 1: How To Identify Fake News and Fight Misinformation
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 What is Fake News?
Lecture 3 EXTENDED: Types Of Misinformation
Lecture 4 EXTENDED: Types Of Disinformation
Lecture 5 EXTENDED: Misinformation – Illustrative Examples
Lecture 6 EXTENDED: Disinformation – Illustrative Examples
Lecture 7 Why Learn How To identify Fake News?
Lecture 8 The Mindset of a Critical Thinker
Lecture 10 EXTENDED: Context Analysis Exercises
Lecture 12 EXTENDED: Source Analysis Exercises
Lecture 14 EXTENDED: Author Analysis Exercises
Lecture 16 EXTENDED: Claim Analysis Exercises
Lecture 17 A Few More Recommendations
Lecture 18 EXTENDED: More Exercises
Lecture 19 Conclusions and Final Recommendations
Section 2: Mastering Logic: 13 Critical Thinking Techniques Explained
Lecture 20 INTRODUCTION
Lecture 21 CRITICAL THINKING AND ARGUMENTS
Lecture 22 1. THE TOULMIN MODEL OF ARGUMENTATION
Lecture 23 2. REDUCTIO AD ABSURDUM
Lecture 24 3. BAYESIAN PROBABILITY AND BAYESIAN UPDATING
Lecture 26 5. THE DEVIL’S ADVOCATE TECHNIQUE
Lecture 27 6. OCCAM’S RAZOR
Lecture 28 7. THE SORITES PARADOX (THE PARADOX OF THE HEAP)
Lecture 29 8. THE INVERSION TECHNIQUE
Lecture 30 9. THE FALSIFICATION PRINCIPLE
Lecture 31 10. THE COUNTEREXAMPLE METHOD
Lecture 32 11. WHAT-IF ANALYSIS
Lecture 33 12. MIND MAPPING
Lecture 34 13. THE COST-BENEFIT ANALYSIS
Lecture 35 Conclusions and Instructor Message
Section 3: Mastering Critical Thinking: 21 Logical Fallacies Explained
Lecture 36 Introduction
Lecture 37 Critical Thinking and Logical Fallacies
Lecture 38 Ad Hominem Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 39 Appeal to Ignorance Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 40 Straw Man Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 41 False Analogy Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 42 Circular Reasoning Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 43 False Dilemma Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 44 Post Hoc Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 45 Red Herring Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 46 Appeal to Authority Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 47 Hasty Generalization Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 48 Slippery Slope Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 49 False Cause Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 50 Bandwagon Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 51 Begging the Question Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 52 Tu Quoque Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 53 No True Scotsman Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 54 Appeal to Emotion Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 55 Middle Ground Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 56 Composition Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 57 Division Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 58 Equivocation Fallacy: Explanation, Examples, and How to Manage It
Lecture 59 Course Wrap-Up and Next Steps
Section 4: BONUS Lecture
Lecture 60 Bonus Lecture
Anyone looking to enhance their critical thinking, improve decision-making, and better navigate the current information-driven world.
