Critical Thinking: Wisdom, Discernment, and the Scientific Method (3/4)

In this episode, Jeremiah and E continue exploring critical thinking.  Parts 1 and 2 were about logical fallacies and cognitive biases.  Now, part 3 moves  the conversation forward into philosophy and science. 

The main branches of Philosophy are:

• Axiology: Study of the nature of value and valuation
• Metaphysics: Study of the fundamental nature of reality
• Epistemology: Study of the nature, origin, and limits of human knowledge
• Ethics Philosophy: Study of what is right and wrong in human behavior
• Aesthetics: Study of beauty and taste
• Logic Philosophy: Study of the nature and types of logic
• Political Philosophy: Study of government, addressing questions about the nature, scope, and legitimacy of public agents and institutions

The steps of the scientific method include:

• Observation
• Questioning
• Hypothesis
• Prediction
• Experimentation
• Draw Conclusions
• Repeat and Share