reasoning skills

An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 5: Are aliens real?

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Not all reasoning waits for certainty. Abductive thinking invites us to make the best possible sense of incomplete information, to hold ideas lightly but thoughtfully. It’s how we navigate mysteries without surrendering to fantasy or fear. Philosophy reminds us that some of the most reasonable beliefs are formed not from proof, but from careful attention to clues and context.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 2: Are you kidding me?

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An argument isn’t a shouting match. It’s a structure. When built carefully, with clear premises and a thoughtful conclusion, an argument becomes a bridge between ideas. Logic teaches us how to test our own beliefs, not just defend them, and to discover which ones can stand on their own and which ones need repair. Building arguments well is an act of curiosity, not combat.

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