PHIL145

Semantics: Semantics is about the meaning of words and sentences. So, when someone says “it’s just semantics,” this amounts to them saying “it’s just meaning

, the goal of critical thinking is to arrive at the truth

A critical thinker possesses three intellectual virtues: intellectual humilityintellectual honesty, and intellectual rigour.

Why is critical thinking useful:

  1. Preparing thoughtful citizens
  2. True understanding of the world around us
  3. Guarding against lies and manipulation
  4. Help identify weakness in our own thinking