Critical Thinking
Rene Descartes said, “I think therefore I am.” But was he thinking critically?
Perhaps he was making assumptions or had insufficient reasons for his conclusion. Was he aware of the credibility criteria and had he analysed any of the letters sent to the Blackmore Vale Magazine to assess the quality of the arguments?
Critical Thinking is one of the fastest growing subjects and, because it crosses academic boundaries and develops a sharp awareness of both how to construct and deconstruct arguments, it is widely respected by universities. We offer Critical Thinking in the Sixth Form either as a non-examined course or an examined course leading to an AS level.
What is Critical Thinking?
Outline of the Critical Thinking syllabus
Introduction to Critical Thinking:
- The Language of Reasoning
- Credibility
Assessing and Developing Argument:
- Analysis of argument
- Evaluating arguments
- Developing one’s own reasoned arguments
All this and more in Critical Thinking, offered as an additional subject to the Upper Sixth which can lead (if you wish) to an AS level, and to certain University success (=vested interest).
Become a Critical Thinker and never let a counter assertion worry you again!
