Although I admire JC stance on adherence to scientific rigidity re critical thinking,I do not necessarily agree that considering alternative explanations as being void of critical thinking import. JC seem to think that if it is not science,other impinging factors like historical,social,and cultural imperatives are outside the scope of explanations.I view critical thinking as a method to evaluate flaws in arguments and even though flaws may be examined under the scientific microscope,there still remains another guideline to be reconciled with and that is "to tolerate uncertaibty". Re medicine,one's choice should not be a point for discussion,however more and more homeoprathic and herbal remedies seem to be advocated as adjunctive treatments on Dr.OZ, the Doctors and other shows.Critical thinking may have more to do with not one's belief system but the "reasons" one give for his/her belief.
Michael J. Sylvester,PhD Daytona Beach,Florida --- You are currently subscribed to tips as: [email protected]. To unsubscribe click here: http://fsulist.frostburg.edu/u?id=13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df5d5&n=T&l=tips&o=18888 or send a blank email to leave-18888-13090.68da6e6e5325aa33287ff385b70df...@fsulist.frostburg.edu
