HUM 115 Week 5 Discussion
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You are almost at the end of your critical thinking journey—but only for this class! Hopefully, this begins a lifelong journey of searching for knowledge, improving yourself, and seeking the truth! We started the course reflecting on what critical thinking is and how we formulate our opinions and beliefs. We then expanded the concept of critical thinking to include consideration of
how we relate to friends, family, and other personal situations. This week, we
look at a broader scope of areas where critical thinking is vital.
After completing the Learning Activities for the week, please respond to
all the inquires below. Your response should be a minimum of 175 words total (approx. 50 words per question).
Where do you get most of your news, and how do you analyze what you hear, view, or read on media outlets?
I get most of the news on my phone. Whether it be from a news application, social media, or google. I analyze what I hear, view, and read on media outlets by first confirming that it is from a reliant source. I do not want to hear, view, or read fake or incorrect news.
In what ways can/do you, as a citizen, get involved in the governmental process? How do you apply critical thinking when you are involved in these activities?
In all honesty, as a citizen, I barely get involved in the governmental process or politics. If there is a topic that is of interest to me and they are making decisions on it, I will vote on it. I vote in the elections and that is pretty much
how I get involved. I apply critical thinking by researching, thinking of the pros and cons, how it will help me and others, and if it will affect anyone negatively.
Share an example of a fallacy or rhetoric you have seen used to market a product or service in commercials, advertisements, etc. How will you use information provided in Ch. 10 of THiNK: Critical Thinking and Logic Skills for Everyday Life
to be a more mindful consumer?
A fallacy that I have seen used to market a product or service in commercials
and advertisements would be the snob appeal. The advertisers try to get others to buy their products by having celebrities endorsing their products. I will use the information provided in chapter 10 to be a more mindful consumer by thinking of the fallacy or rhetoric the advertisers are using. I will then be able to understand the what and why of their advertisements.
If someone asked you what your favorite activity or concept from this class was as well as what the most challenging activity or concept was,
what would you tell them and why?
My favorite activity from this class would be the reading material. I gained so
much knowledge that I did not know about before entering this class. The activities, concepts, and the reading material was easy to understand. I did not encounter any challenges in this class.
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