Civic Leadership Academy - Session 1 (Critical Thinking: Detecting & Rejecting Logical Fallacies)

Become a critical thinker who isn't easily fooled by heated rhetoric that stirs the emotion but lacks a coherent evidenced-based argument. Take an important step toward becoming a better-informed consumer, reader, listener, and citizen by watching this session lead by political scientist Elizabeth Bennion and social psychologist Cathy Borshuk of Indiana University South Bend.

Viewers of this Session 1 video will learn about:

• Differences between facts and opinions, claims and arguments
• Importance of the scientific method
• Common rhetorical devices and logical fallacies
• Confirmation bias, tribalism, and other common biases that affect our reasoning
• Fact-checking resources
• How to talk productively with someone who disagrees with you