Critical Thinking

Upskill at Critical Thinking with Ignite's free, expert-built course

Strengthen your ability to analyse arguments, identify biases, and make well-reasoned decisions. Build practical frameworks for evaluating evidence and solving complex problems with clarity.

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Curriculum

Deconstructing Arguments and Assumptions

Learn to break down complex arguments into their core components and identify hidden assumptions. You will practise evaluating the logical structure of claims encountered in professional and everyday contexts.

■Mapping Premises to Conclusions
■Surfacing Implicit Assumptions
■Distinguishing Fact from Inference

Recognising Cognitive Biases and Fallacies

Explore the most common cognitive biases and logical fallacies that distort reasoning. Apply diagnostic techniques to spot these errors in your own thinking and in others' arguments.

■Identifying Confirmation Bias at Work
■Detecting Common Logical Fallacies
■Applying Debiasing Strategies

Building Evidence-Based Decision Frameworks

Develop structured approaches for weighing evidence, evaluating source credibility, and reaching sound conclusions. Practise applying these frameworks to real-world scenarios involving ambiguity and competing priorities.

■Assessing Source Credibility
■Weighing Evidence under Uncertainty
■Structuring Decisions with Matrices

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