Rethinking Logic: Surprising Science of Critical Thinking
This course is part of Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era.
This course cannot be purchased separately - to access the complete learning experience, graded assignments, and earn certificates, you'll need to enroll in the full Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era Specialization program. You can audit this specific course for free to explore the content, which includes access to course materials and lectures. This allows you to learn at your own pace without any financial commitment.
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What you'll learn
Understand cognitive biases
Identify logical fallacies
Develop reasoning skills
Apply scientific insights
Enhance decision-making
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
0.9 Hours PreRecorded video
3 assignments
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There are 2 modules in this course
This innovative course examines the science behind critical thinking and logical reasoning. Students explore cognitive biases, logical fallacies, and the social nature of reasoning. The curriculum covers neuroscience insights, intellectual humility, and practical applications.
Confronting Cognitive Biases and Logical Fallacies
Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete
Embracing Intellectual Humility and Cognitive Diversity
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Critical Thinking: A Brain-Based Guide for the ChatGPT Era
Instructors
Renowned Educator, Author, and Innovation Leader
Barbara Oakley, PhD, PE, is a Professor of Engineering at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan, and Coursera’s first “Innovation Instructor.” Her research explores the intricate connections between neuroscience and social behavior and has been described as "revolutionary" by the Wall Street Journal. Dr. Oakley has published in prestigious outlets, including the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times. She has received multiple national teaching awards, including the American Society of Engineering Education’s Chester F. Carlson Award for technical innovation in engineering education.
Francis Crick Professor at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Terrence Sejnowski is a pioneering figure in computational neuroscience, dedicated to uncovering the principles that connect brain activity to behavior. His laboratory employs experimental and modeling techniques to investigate the biophysical properties of synapses and neurons, as well as the population dynamics within large neural networks. He has developed innovative computational models and analytical tools to explore how the brain represents information and how new representations emerge through learning algorithms that modify synaptic strengths.
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