PHIL 347 WEEK 3 CHECKPOINT QUIZ
According to the text, how do the views of stronger, more developed
critical thinkers toward authority differ from those in earlier stages of
cognitive development? - ANSWER -According to the text, the stronger,
more developed critical thinkers are skeptical and will not believe an
authority figure unless they've done their research. They know that the
word "authority" is ambiguous and has two meanings, which can
confuse. More advanced critical thinkers view authority as someone
who offers expertise.
Briefly, in your own words, state how the text defines "expert." -
ANSWER -someone who has thoroughly learned a subject and is also
experienced in the subject or field.
, When presented with a claim unsupported by reasons (for example,
"the health risks of vaping have been underestimated"), what three
options does a critical thinker have to evaluate such a claim? - ANSWER
-Evaluating the substance
Evaluating the source
Obtaining an independent verification
Is the following statement true or untrue? Explain your ANSWER. "If a
claim cannot be confirmed by an independent investigation, then it
must be false." - ANSWER -Just because a claim can't be confirmed
independently doesn't automatically make it false; it could still be true
but just unverified.
According to the text, how do the views of stronger, more developed
critical thinkers toward authority differ from those in earlier stages of
cognitive development? - ANSWER -According to the text, the stronger,
more developed critical thinkers are skeptical and will not believe an
authority figure unless they've done their research. They know that the
word "authority" is ambiguous and has two meanings, which can
confuse. More advanced critical thinkers view authority as someone
who offers expertise.
Briefly, in your own words, state how the text defines "expert." -
ANSWER -someone who has thoroughly learned a subject and is also
experienced in the subject or field.
, When presented with a claim unsupported by reasons (for example,
"the health risks of vaping have been underestimated"), what three
options does a critical thinker have to evaluate such a claim? - ANSWER
-Evaluating the substance
Evaluating the source
Obtaining an independent verification
Is the following statement true or untrue? Explain your ANSWER. "If a
claim cannot be confirmed by an independent investigation, then it
must be false." - ANSWER -Just because a claim can't be confirmed
independently doesn't automatically make it false; it could still be true
but just unverified.
