James: On what basis do we decide on what is wrong or right?[1] Zara: Yes, but is not all morality relative? James: Those who claim that morality is relative only accept this as a presupposition if it does not affect them...
Category - Logical thinking
We come across two chemistry students revisiting the debate about faith and science: Sarah: But are there not scientist like Richard Dawkins who believe that everything is made of matter and can be explained ultimately by...
Extract from “Chap 8: The fine tuning of the universe discussion” There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, and civilisations—these are mortal and their life is to...
Extract from “Chapter 16: Contemporary issues 8” Two students studying a master’s degree in law discuss how we can know where the ultimate basis for justice lies and why justice is important. Reza: Sarah, how can we...
From:Chapter 12: Fallacies and biases Bernard: What evidence do you have for the existence of God?” Hélène: I think “religions can have a good psychological effect on people, therefore God must exist”. Bernard:...
Example 2: Claim and counter claim in everyday Religious and philosophical ideas. Here are some examples from the author Tim Keller on Relativism as discussed by Freya and Olivia: Freya: I found this claim1 about different...
Extract from “Practical Thinking skills” (A.Adedapo) Chapter 9: Thinking logically; 9.1 Logical consistency. Andrew: Computer, give us a summary of human logic. Computer: Yes…. Ava: Start with what humans...
Hugo and Charlotte are talking about fallacies and biases on the way to the supermarket: Charlotte: So what do we mean by fallacies or biases? Hugo: These can be considered as mistakes (or errors) in reasoning and...
For you, if you have ever asked yourself questions like these: 1) How do I know what I know? 2) What is knowledge? 3) How do I construct my knowledge? 4) What affects my knowledge? 5) What tools do I need...