Objectivity, Assumptions, and Skepticism PDF

Objectivity, Assumptions and Skepticism Difference between objectivity and subjectivity Objective reality Change in reality  Objective & Subjective The difference  Objective information or analysis is fact- based, measurable and observable.  Commonly found in Encyclopaedias, textbook...

Objectivity, Assumptions and Skepticism Difference between objectivity and subjectivity Objective reality Change in reality  Objective & Subjective The difference  Objective information or analysis is fact- based, measurable and observable.  Commonly found in Encyclopaedias, textbooks, news reporting  Suitable for decision making/ news reporting  Subjective information or writing is based on personal opinions, interpretations, points of view, emotions and judgment. It is often considered ill-suited for scenarios like news reporting or decision making in business or politics  Commonly found in Newspaper editorials, blogs, biographies, comments on the Internet  Not advisable in decision making or reporting news  Objective or Subjective ?  “More than 57% of Indians pay no income tax. These people believe they are victims and do not owe the government anything. "  Apple only allows apps that the company has approved to be installed on iOS devices. The company does not care about openness of their platform.  Rahul Says “ My Foot hurts a lot”  Rahul walks in with a cane and knife struck in his foot.  Shyam says” That was an awesome football game!”  You see a video of the game. You might see great plays, high scores, a last minute win etc.  Scepticism  Scepticism s generally a questioning attitude or doubt towards one or more items of putative knowledge or belief or dogma.  It is often directed at domains, such as the supernatural, morality, theism, or knowledge.  Scepticism, simply put, is doubt. This disbelief can be based on the lack of scientific evidence to support a claim or it can be based on religious beliefs. Sometimes people are skeptical just because they don't believe something, in spite of scientific evidence.  Philosophically: the theory that certain knowledge is impossible. synonyms doubt, doubtfulness, dubiousness, a pinch of salt, lack of conviction; What is the relevance of Assumptions, Scepticism and Objectivity to Critical Thinking? Story Session 10 What is a Paradigm Shift?  A paradigm shift is a change in the previous understanding of a particular subject. It is the transformation of an earlier concept. Paradigm shift – What is it? A paradigm shift, a concept identified by the American physicist and philosopher Thomas Kuhn.  Kuhn says that the world as we see it is a collection of facts and observations and progress is an addition to these. The facts are bound together by a theory which fits these observations.  Paradigm shift occurs when a old theory is replaced by a new theory which is a better fit. Khun’s Model of Paradigm Shift Process  Advantages / Effects of Paradigm Shift  Paradigm Shift is a perfect solution for creative thinkers who want to gain a competitive advantage by thinking out of the box.  Paradigm Shift assists groups in thinking differently about their business and its future development.  Paradigm Shift – Re-train your brain for success, is for anyone who is looking to take their results to the next level. Whether it be your income, marriage, health, or even your career, if you’re looking to make a dramatic change in your results, you need to change the way you think.  Most people have no idea that their habitual ways of thinking (their paradigms) are what’s holding them back. The goal is to help you take control of your mind so you can reach your personal, financial, Paradigm shift in affirmation