by Argumentful | Sep 4, 2020 | Critical thinking posts |
Thinking of Argumentful as a tool for creating argument maps may suggest it is disconnected from day-to-day life and only suitable for the academic world. While it is a great tool for students and academics, it also helps boost critical thinking in scenarios as...
by Argumentful | Aug 28, 2020 | Critical thinking posts |
“Life is like a box of chocolates. You never known what you’re gonna get.” This famous analogy from the beloved Forrest Gump helps the audience gain an insight into the mysterious and random workings of life by comparing it to a more material object: a box of...
by Argumentful | Jul 29, 2020 | Critical thinking posts |
John: I think that Coronavirus is not real! It’s just a hoax to scare people… Anne: Well, here are some peer-reviewed papers on cases all over the world. Have a look and let’s talk tomorrow. Next Day… John: I’ve read the papers. Now I think that this is the worst...
by Argumentful | Jul 22, 2020 | Argumentation, Argumentful Maps, Critical thinking posts |
In this article we show why the arguments used by anti-vaxxers have 0% credibility and defy logic. Here at Argumentful we often see debates where the general public gives equal weight to arguments relying on science versus arguments relying on pure speculation. You...
by Argumentful | Jul 10, 2020 | Argumentation, Argumentful Maps, Critical thinking posts |
Marie Curie, Einstein and Darwin had long hair. They were all great scientists. Therefore, to be a scientist, you need long hair. And don’t attempt to trim it after it has grown or you might lose all your scientific skills and knowledge! Is this a flawed argument? And...
by Argumentful | Jul 3, 2020 | Argumentation, Argumentful Maps, Critical thinking posts |
Can you identify implicit assumptions in the messages you see every day? Read on and you’ll find a wealth of examples that will help you see what’s not being said- a precious skill we should all have! The Opposite of Hidden A good argument, as shown by Toulmin should...
