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Understanding Logical Thinking
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Beginner Provider : Victor Kersey 6 Lessons · 18m in Arabic, German, English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Chinese
Course Description
Logical thinking means using facts, evidence, and logical principles to analyze or make decisions. It’s especially important for problem-solving in the workplace. We want you to be ready for all the information you’ll encounter.
Once you’ve completed Understanding Logical Thinking, you’ll be able to break down all the opinions and arguments you hear at work. We discuss logical thinking and its impact on your professional life. You will not only know the difference between logical thinking and critical thinking, but you will also differentiate between inductive, deductive, and abductive reasoning. We explore rational decision-making, including the identification of alternatives, evaluating options, and selecting the best course of action based on logic and reasoning. You will benefit from learning what claims, reasons, and evidence are in terms of logical thinking. After finishing this course, you’ll be better prepared to build your problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, creativity, and reasoning skills in the workplace.
What You'll Learn
- Differentiate between logical thinking and critical thinking, and between inductive, deductive, and abductive reasoning
- Evaluate logical fallacies and cognitive biases to identify their impact on reasoning and decision-making
- Build well-organized, evidence-based arguments by establishing claims, reasons, and evidence
- Apply rational decision-making to identify alternatives, evaluate options, and select the best course of action based on logic
- Break down complex problems into logical steps for systematic problem-solving
Key Takeaways
- Logical thinking means using facts, evidence, and logical principles to analyze situations or make decisions, and it is especially important for workplace problem-solving.
- Logical thinking is distinct from critical thinking, and reasoning can be inductive, deductive, or abductive.
- Rational decision-making involves identifying alternatives, evaluating options, and selecting the best course of action based on logic and reasoning.
- Claims, reasons, and evidence are the building blocks of logical thinking that support conclusions effectively.
- Strengthening logical thinking helps build problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and reasoning skills in the workplace.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
It is for professionals who want to be ready for the information they encounter at work and to break down the opinions and arguments they hear in the workplace.
What will I be able to do after completing this course?
You will be able to differentiate logical from critical thinking, distinguish inductive, deductive, and abductive reasoning, evaluate logical fallacies and cognitive biases, build evidence-based arguments, and apply logical strategies to break complex problems into logical steps.
What topics does the course cover?
It covers the importance of logical thinking, logical thinking and decision-making, establishing claims, reasons, and evidence, and the essential skills for logical thinking, with an introduction and a Test Your Knowledge section.
What skills does this course help develop?
It helps you build problem-solving, critical thinking, creativity, and reasoning skills, with a focus on critical thinking, recognizing bias, and data-driven decision making.
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