Quite simply, I taught the textbook. Actually, though, its very common in CT to distinguish between explanations and arguments. Not all explanations are "conclusions regarding causation". I suppose for those that are, your objection would hold good. Generally, explanations do something different than argument
The book he referred to is Moore and Parker's Critical Thinking, 8th ed, he has provided the link in the comments of the previous (first) video of the series.
Great lecture! It is actually making sense to me now! The way you explain it makes it seem so simple. My professor just told us to read the textbook and the textbook didn't make any sense at all. I think I will actually do well in my class because of your videos! Thank you!!!!
This is a good video because you stuck to the point. For example, even when you were talking about 'explanations' at 15:00 you showed how they are NOT arguments.
thank you so much Dr. Sadler, you make it simple to understand. Don´t mind the "haters" on the comments, haha I´m enjoying your videos and even better applying this to my way of communicating and thinking. All the way from Mexico. Keep up the good work Dr.
Followup question: Why did you choose to make a dichotomy between explanations and arguments? Explanations are conclusions regarding causation. (I typed this because I had a question). Conclusions are parts of arguments. Therefore, explanations are parts of arguments as well.
about his statement : "any american can go to college, but not in France or Germany, where you must be cleaver enought to be selected" Exact ! but Wrong on the financial aspect. In France, College costs nothing, and in USA ( if my informations are right ) you must be rich enought to pay for your college studies. So, selection by intellectual capability in France, versus selection by financial means in USA.
I actually think that the last arguments premise is that the world has changed with the conclusion that it should challenge us. The supporting claims were the premises he used.
And I'd go on to say that although many Americans have a college education, they still are not critical thinkers and base many of their beliefs on superstition and supernatural beliefs, rather than on rational reasoning and evidence. I point to the number of religious people in the US. I am making the assumption that the value of an education is in your ability to reason, not your ability to make money. Unfortunately, many Americans think that moneymaking trumps reasoning ability.
I appreciate the response. I'm still a little puzzled by the claim "Not all explanations are 'conclusions regarding causation". Can you give some examples please? Also, which textbook do you use to teach this course? Thanks.
Again, thank you for the videos! Curious....could you send me a message as to what book you were/are using? I'm sure it is not the same text that we are using however I'm curious :) Thanks!
Explanation: "Dr. Sadler is upset because his class doesn't understand the concept of democracy." Argument: "Because his class doesn't understand the concept of democracy, Dr. Sadler is probably upset."
a republic is part of the federalism. learn your government. we have multiple branches. the republic format is through the senate, but could also be referring to the house, and legislative branch as a whole, which was was deemed the most important by the founders. Regardless, the pledge was made in the late 1800s, and although adopted in the 1940's, does not necessarily provide any evidence that the United states is a republic. If you would simply look up the definitions for each, you could see.
what is the difference ? democracy = from δῆμος (dêmos) "people" and κράτος (kratos) "power" republic = a form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter" (Latin: res publica) these are WIKIPEDIA définitions, which both lead to understand : " people runs the country " , but what do YOU mean ?
Did you even watch this video? lol. make a claim, support it with evidence ;) The united states is clearly a Constitutional federalism, if you care to remain ignorant of that fact, so be it.
I like lectures where the professor is more focused on giving a lecture and is passionate about a subject instead of asking a thousand questions. OF COURSE THEY KNOW WHAT DEMOCRACY IS. Do they need to tell you that? no. Move on. Watch Dr. Sapolsky's lectures and you'll know what I mean.
Thank you so much. Even after 13 years this is still helping people out (like me)
You are a real teacher. One who actually cares. More of you!
Man.. i feel sorry for this wonderful teacher.
Quite simply, I taught the textbook. Actually, though, its very common in CT to distinguish between explanations and arguments.
Not all explanations are "conclusions regarding causation". I suppose for those that are, your objection would hold good. Generally, explanations do something different than argument
The book he referred to is Moore and Parker's Critical Thinking, 8th ed, he has provided the link in the comments of the previous (first) video of the series.
Great lecture! It is actually making sense to me now! The way you explain it makes it seem so simple. My professor just told us to read the textbook and the textbook didn't make any sense at all. I think I will actually do well in my class because of your videos! Thank you!!!!
This guy is a great teacher. Thank you.
+Reid Luccasen You're welcome!
Politicians don't have arguments, they just rant about what they want to happen and try and make you think it is good to agree with them.
Hi Gregory. Great lecture, thanks. I'm in the UK and while your examples are US specific, the gist of the content is still very relevant.
This is a good video because you stuck to the point. For example, even when you were talking about 'explanations' at 15:00 you showed how they are NOT arguments.
Very true -- all of that. My family is mostly people in the trades
i like your teaching style. Thank you so much :)
Great Professor! Very clear lecture.
I can’t believe i just watched your first class and I’m alreading spotting bullshtters on the internet. Hope to learn some more
thank you so much Dr. Sadler, you make it simple to understand. Don´t mind the "haters" on the comments, haha I´m enjoying your videos and even better applying this to my way of communicating and thinking. All the way from Mexico. Keep up the good work Dr.
Followup question: Why did you choose to make a dichotomy between explanations and arguments? Explanations are conclusions regarding causation. (I typed this because I had a question). Conclusions are parts of arguments. Therefore, explanations are parts of arguments as well.
@Sulatanov you're quite welcome -- much more is now available on my personal channel
about his statement : "any american can go to college, but not in France or Germany, where you must be cleaver enought to be selected"
Exact ! but Wrong on the financial aspect.
In France, College costs nothing, and in USA ( if my informations are right )
you must be rich enought to pay for your college studies.
So, selection by intellectual capability in France,
versus selection by financial means in USA.
I actually think that the last arguments premise is that the world has changed with the conclusion that it should challenge us. The supporting claims were the premises he used.
Understand this much more than when my professor lectured.
Thanks for this lecture. Could I ask about this book . Or reference that you referred in lecture
thank you for pointing that out... I say it all the time.
great lecture, thanks.
From the pledge of allegiance: "And to the republic for which it stands"
That would have been a killer idea!
May I ask, what textbook is being used for this class? I really enjoy the way Dr Sadler presents his lessons.
nice video. Very helpful
Awesome lecture
Thank you :)
THEY DON'T KNOW WHAT DEMOCRACY IS
And I'd go on to say that although many Americans have a college education, they still are not critical thinkers and base many of their beliefs on superstition and supernatural beliefs, rather than on rational reasoning and evidence. I point to the number of religious people in the US. I am making the assumption that the value of an education is in your ability to reason, not your ability to make money. Unfortunately, many Americans think that moneymaking trumps reasoning ability.
Great lecture. Opened my eyes to my mistakes. Speaker is good too. I just don't understand why he has to pick up that cup all the time. What for?
+Abelardo N. Navarro It was an 8 AM class, 5 years ago. It's probably my coffee cup, I would guess
I appreciate the response. I'm still a little puzzled by the claim "Not all explanations are 'conclusions regarding causation". Can you give some examples please? Also, which textbook do you use to teach this course? Thanks.
Perfect, thank you.
Again, thank you for the videos! Curious....could you send me a message as to what book you were/are using? I'm sure it is not the same text that we are using however I'm curious :) Thanks!
Does anyone know the name of the textbook he’s working from?
a concise introduction to logic, 13th edition, hurley
is it too radical to have people take critical thinking classes before they are allowed to vote??
It is actually considered Constitutional federalism :)
Hohoho, this guy is a ton of fun with his prejudices.
Explanation: "Dr. Sadler is upset because his class doesn't understand the concept of democracy." Argument: "Because his class doesn't understand the concept of democracy, Dr. Sadler is probably upset."
still feeling confuse in difference between Argument and Explanation. please any empirical example beside the exerpts Dr. Sadler is disgussing?
propose a topic...
Thanks..very useful:)
a republic is part of the federalism. learn your government. we have multiple branches. the republic format is through the senate, but could also be referring to the house, and legislative branch as a whole, which was was deemed the most important by the founders. Regardless, the pledge was made in the late 1800s, and although adopted in the 1940's, does not necessarily provide any evidence that the United states is a republic. If you would simply look up the definitions for each, you could see.
You should rent out the space on your coffee cup for ads, because then you could save up the money to buy a jet pack.
what is the difference ?
democracy = from δῆμος (dêmos) "people" and κράτος (kratos) "power"
republic = a form of government in which the country is considered a "public matter" (Latin: res publica)
these are WIKIPEDIA définitions, which both lead to understand :
" people runs the country " , but what do YOU mean ?
Good luck
Red States.
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John Boner XD
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The information is good. His teaching style... meh, not so much.
We still use blackboards at Harvard. Good luck!
Did you even watch this video? lol. make a claim, support it with evidence ;)
The united states is clearly a Constitutional federalism, if you care to remain ignorant of that fact, so be it.
What does democracy mean? /crickets.. This country is a mess.
good teacher. though i think he's unintentionally bullying his students into wanting to participate less.
I like lectures where the professor is more focused on giving a lecture and is passionate about a subject instead of asking a thousand questions. OF COURSE THEY KNOW WHAT DEMOCRACY IS. Do they need to tell you that? no. Move on. Watch Dr. Sapolsky's lectures and you'll know what I mean.
i ve had a head injury and ever since my social judgmnt i s down the drain---- why ??