scientific thinking and the scientific method
scepticism
the constant questioning of beliefs and conclusions
self deception and deception by others
they r open minded with reliable evidence
objective reality:reliable knowledge
examine ur basis for holding ur beliefs
Rationalism
reason correctly
skill or discipline that should be taught
readind,writing,math and science can develop it
logical thinking isnt commom as emotional and hopeful thinking
naturalism
the universe exists as science says it does
it rejects the concept ofultimate truth by the philosophy
they justified it by faith in dogma,authority,revelation
scientists reject blind faith,authoriy
comparison between empiricism and other evidence
hearsay,testimonial,spectral,circumstantial,and others r not reliable
Empiricism
it can be experienced and repeatable
it leads to a higher survival values
quick and efficient method
the alternative:authoritarian evidence
we are used to obeying from our birth by our parents
evidence that one can hear,see,taste,smell touch
components of sci, cri thinking
Empiricism, rationalism and scepticism
scientific and critical thinking
reliable knowledge about all aspects of life
teaches us to think successfully
prove valuables
developed by ancient hellenistic philosopher(Aristotle)
the scientific method
used to justify scientific knowledge and make it reliable
as aresult, critical thinking is being taught
the definition of science
a method of discovering reliable knowledge about nature
justified by true,reliable, justifiably true methods
