Introduction to Critical Thinking Lecture 1

What is the ability to accept multiple interpretations of the same situation called?

Which intellectual standard refers to the need for a clear understanding of an argument or claim before evaluation?

What is the term for the intellectual standard related to the logical soundness of an argument or claim?

Which intellectual standard emphasizes the need for a strong connection to the topic being discussed?

What intellectual standard involves ensuring that arguments or claims are free from bias and favoritism?

Which type of statement makes a claim about the relationship between two or more categories or classes of things?

What do open circles represent in a Venn diagram?

What does an 'X' in a portion of a circle in a Venn diagram signify?

What is a syllogism made of all categorical statements called?

In the example provided, what is the conclusion drawn from the categorical syllogism?

What is the symbolization for the argument 'If Tina is happy, then Sarah is happy. Tina is happy. Therefore, Sarah is happy'?

When two simple statements are conjoined with an 'and,' how should they be symbolized?

What should be the symbolization for the statement 'The sun is shining but it's cold outside'?

Which word should be treated as 'and' and symbolized with '&' in propositional logic?

Why is the statement 'The Knicks and Bulls are playing each other' not expressed as a compound statement in propositional logic?