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Investigating language, arguments, and cognitive biases

For your initial post, address one of the following:

1. Watch Cohen's video How can you have a fair argument? (Links to an external site.) In Cohen's view, what is the true benefit of philosophical or academic argumentation? Explain how we can go beyond argument as war, proof, or performance in academic discourse, or any discourse, in a spirit of collaboration rather than contention. How can we overcome the dominant war metaphor in our arguments?

2. After reviewing the interactive lecture this week and the reading Let's think about cognitive bias (Links to an external site.) (Anonymous, 2015), explain how vague or imprecise language can lead to cognitive biases. Can you point to an example? Explain how we can address imprecise/vague language and associated cognitive biases in our own thinking.

3. Review Arguing with other people (Links to an external site.) (Lau & Chan, 2019) and How to criticize with kindness: Philosopher Daniel Dennett and the four steps to arguing intelligently (Links to an external site.) (Popova, 2014). Explain how could you use Dennett's four steps to strengthen your critical thinking when conversing with others.

4. 250 words or more

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6. Citations required.