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Critical Thinking: Start with the Question
Practice distinguishing observations, assumptions, and the questions worth exploring.
Lesson 1 of 2
Notice the question
A strong inquiry starts by naming what we do not yet know. Separate the observation from the explanation you have attached to it.
Try it: Think of a claim you encountered today. What is directly observable, and what is an interpretation?
Lesson 2 of 2
Look for alternatives
Consider more than one explanation. Ask what evidence would help tell them apart, and what might change your mind.
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