Necessary vs. Sufficient: Under the Right Conditions
The Problem In Jermaine’s US Government class, he learns about the controversy surrounding former President Barack Obama’s place of birth. Specifically, his teacher explains the
Reasoning
Is-Ought Gap: From Facts to Values
Introduction Imagine you are watching a meat-eater and a vegan debate whether we should eat animals. The meat-eater says that eating meat can’t be bad
Counterexamples: Rejecting the Universal
Introduction Imagine you’re in the lunch line with your friend Omar. The man serving your food is especially grumpy and scolds Omar for taking too
Correlation vs Causation: The Missing Link
Background Congratulations, you’ve become the newest detective on the police force. It’s a bright summer day when you get your first case. There’s been a
Bivalence and the Excluded Middle: True, False, or Neither?
Introduction Are you tall or not tall? You’re probably thinking, “It depends” or “It’s not exactly one or the other.” Tallness doesn’t seem to be
Alternative Explanations: Exploring Other Whys
Introduction Think of the last time you were rejected for something—a scholarship, an internship, or a spot on a sports team. How did you explain
Ambiguity: That’s Not What I Meant
Have You Ever? Have you ever seen a person in a building with a dinosaur? Chances are, you’re baffled that I’d even ask that. After
