[PHL100Y1] - Midterm Exam Guide - Comprehensive Notes for the exam (23 pages long!)
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The ability to see through the rubbish that people through at you. Lies and inconstinsies thrown at the public daily. The ability to spot errors in reasoning. We are offered ways of reasoning that take the form of an argument. The ability to make a point with clarity and precision. The most important skill to cultivate here. The ability to analyze complex issues and arguments. The ability to criticise and construct arguments. The ability to think independently and creativity. The ability to see when the things youv"e been told are not what you should believe. The ability to build a strong, rigorous case. What is philosophy: showing: areas of philosophy. What is the difference between reality and illusion. The venues that are cultivated by at least some form of art. Philosophy of law, emotion, sex, sport, theatre . A philosophical perspective is virtually limitless in its range. The philosophy of science is a special application of epistemology.
