Assumptions

Part 1: Key ideas:
This section uses a number of accessible examples to illustrate what we mean by assumptions, how we find them and use the negative test, and how finding them can help to illuminate arguments.
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Part 2: Case Study:

Students are asked to test their Critical Thinking skills by looking for the assumptions in a location based film and studio discussion on the rise in binge drinking amongst girls.
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Part 3: Analysis:

Critical Thinking author and former Chief Examiner Dr. Roy van den Brink Budgen gives his analysis of the case study and provides follow up support material.
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