Why Consider Opposing Viewpoints?
The best way to gain a full and complete understanding of an idea, event, subject, etc. is to consider all possible viewpoints before making a decision. [Rephrase]
Non-Critical Thinking |
Critical Thinking |
|---|---|
| “It’s true if it supports my argument.” | “It may not support my argument, but it makes me think and it’s worthwhile.” |
| “It’s true if I believe it’s true.” | “I want to believe it, but it may be wrong.” |
| “An opinion can never be wrong.” | “It supports my feelings, but it needs to be supported with facts and knowledge in order to be ‘right’.” |
Note for Me: Websites / Links
http://www.medialit.org/reading-room/news-beyond-myth-objectivity (from the Center for Media Literacy)
http://libguides.huhs.org/mediabias
Personal Bias
- How do you know what you know?
- Where did you learn this? [Personal life / experiences,
- Why do you believe this?