Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking
Completed by Sailaja Sankisa
March 25, 2026
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: Lifelong Learning
- Category: Problem Solving
- Category: Curiosity
- Category: Deductive Reasoning
- Category: Decision Making
- Category: Cognitive flexibility
- Category: Open Mindset
- Category: Growth Mindedness
- Category: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
