Since There Is No Reliable Way of Telling That a Claim

question 38

Essay

Since there is no reliable way of telling that a claim, standing alone, is true or false (except for tautologies and self-contradictory claims), how should a strong critical thinker treat claims standing alone?

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Definitions:

Nature

The phenomena of the physical world collectively, including plants, animals, the landscape, and other features and products of the earth, as opposed to humans or human creations.

Academic Performance

The extent to which a student, teacher, or institution has achieved their short or long-term educational goals.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg, therefore sharing the same genetic material, and typically, but not necessarily, the same appearance.

Nurture

Nurture refers to the influence of external factors like environment, education, and social experiences on the behavior and development of an individual.