Ask HN: How can I learn to use logic, reason and critical thinking practically?

Re:Ask HN: How can I learn to use logic, reason and critical... by jstewartmobile on Wednesday November 21, 2018 @04:40AM (#18501347)

That all sounds like a starter pack for arguing like undergraduates--one accusing the other of this fallacy that, while being insufficiently critical of--or even outright oblivious to--the premises they're starting from.

Would probably be better served digging into epistemology, all of the great philosophers, and if you want to start getting mathematical about it, look into Judea Pearl's books.

For something less academic, Ray Dalio is a surprisingly good resource in this area.

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Re:Ask HN: How can I learn to use logic, reason and critical... by gekkostate on Wednesday November 21, 2018 @04:52AM (#18501400)

I second your recommendations and would like to add the blog "Farnam Street." [1] Mostly because, when it comes to reading, it emphasizes comparing and contrasting books and evaluating arguments and having them checked by others.

Getting your arguments checked by others is critical to making sure your arguments actually make sense in form.

Furthermore, if you are interested in getting started with philosophy I would recommend starting with some books in the "Very Short Introductions" series. Not all of them are good but some of them are and enough of a jumping off point.

[1]: https://fs.blog/blog/

edit: added link

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