A Philosopher Says, "Studying Philosophy Is Sufficient to Teach Critical

question 101

Multiple Choice

A philosopher says, "Studying philosophy is sufficient to teach critical thinking." Which would be the best response if you wanted to argue that this statement was false?

• A) "Other disciplines, like literature or science, are just as good at teaching critical thinking."
• B) "Other disciplines, like literature or science, also teach very important skills."
• C) "Other disciplines, like literature or science, are also necessary for teaching critical thinking."
• D) "Other disciplines, like literature or science, could also be sufficient for teaching critical thinking."

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