Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking
Completed by Melisa Sabastine Rao
July 16, 2025
4 hours (approximately)
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What you will learn
Identify and understand logical fallacies such as circular reasoning and fallacies of relevance, and how they impact argument strength.
Recognize the influence of cognitive biases like confirmation bias and my-side bias on decision-making and reasoning processes.
Explore how social dynamics shape reasoning, revealing how reasoning improves through dialogue, debate, and social interaction.
Skills you will gain
- Category: Logical Reasoning
- Category: Critical Thinking
- Category: Deductive Reasoning
- Category: Lifelong Learning
- Category: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Category: Growth Mindedness
- Category: Cognitive flexibility
- Category: Problem Solving
- Category: Open Mindset
- Category: Curiosity
- Category: Decision Making
