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How should a claim or belief be evaluated in the absence of certainty?
How should a claim or belief be evaluated in the absence of certainty?
- By accepting it as false
- By assuming it to be true
- By determining if it is justified or warranted (correct)
- By disregarding it completely
What is a claim or assertion in the context of critical thinking?
What is a claim or assertion in the context of critical thinking?
- An expression that is always true
- An expression that is based on mistaken belief
- An expression that is supposedly true (correct)
- An expression that is deliberately false
What entitles someone to hold a belief or make a claim?
What entitles someone to hold a belief or make a claim?
- Popularity of the belief or claim
- The authority of the person making the claim
- The emotional attachment to the belief
- Strong grounds or evidence to support it (correct)
What does it mean for a claim to be unwarranted?
What does it mean for a claim to be unwarranted?
What should be considered when evaluating a claim?
What should be considered when evaluating a claim?
What is another term for claims or assertions in the context of critical thinking?
What is another term for claims or assertions in the context of critical thinking?
How should a claim be evaluated in the absence of certainty?
How should a claim be evaluated in the absence of certainty?
What entitles someone to hold a belief or make a claim?
What entitles someone to hold a belief or make a claim?
What should be considered when evaluating a claim?
What should be considered when evaluating a claim?
What does it mean for a claim to be unwarranted?
What does it mean for a claim to be unwarranted?
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Study Notes
Evaluating Claims and Beliefs
- A claim or assertion in the context of critical thinking is a statement that expresses a belief or opinion that needs to be supported by evidence.
Entitlement to Hold a Belief or Make a Claim
- To be entitled to hold a belief or make a claim, one must have sufficient evidence, reasoning, and justification to support the belief or claim.
Unwarranted Claims
- A claim is considered unwarranted when it is not supported by sufficient evidence, reasoning, and justification.
Evaluating Claims in the Absence of Certainty
- In the absence of certainty, a claim or belief should be evaluated based on the available evidence, reasoning, and justification.
- The evaluation process should consider the strength of the evidence, the soundness of the reasoning, and the validity of the justification.
Alternative Term for Claims or Assertions
- Another term for claims or assertions in the context of critical thinking is "propositions".
Key Considerations for Evaluating Claims
- When evaluating a claim, consider the following:
- The strength of the evidence supporting the claim
- The soundness of the reasoning used to support the claim
- The validity of the justification for the claim
- The presence of any biases or assumptions
- The possibility of alternative explanations or perspectives
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