The Critical Thinker Academy
Summary: The Critical Thinker is dedicated to exploring what it means to think critically and independently about the issues that matter most to you. Join philosopher Kevin deLaplante as he explores the elements of critical thinking and answers listener questions about logic, argumentation, fallacies, the nature of scientific reasoning, the psychology of belief and persuasion, and a host of other topics. Note: iTunes also hosts a video version of this podcast.
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- Artist: Kevin deLaplante
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Last episode we talked about critical thinking as a means of SELF-DEFENSE against manipulative rhetoric and faulty arguments. This week we look at how mastery of the elements of critical thinking can help to EMPOWER people, help them to be more effective persuaders and influencers themselves.
In this episode of The Critical Thinker I begin a four-part series on "why critical thinking matters". In this episode I focus on critical thinking as a form of SELF-DEFENSE against the false rhetoric, sophisticated manipulations and bad arguments used by people and institutions to influence your beliefs, values and actions.
In this inaugural episode of The Critical Thinker podcast I give listeners an introduction to my background and history as a philosopher and critical thinking instructor.