"I Really Want to Believe That My Memory of the Day

question 141

Multiple Choice

"I really want to believe that my memory of the day I spent at Disneyland as a preschooler is true, but that doesn't mean that it is true." This example illustrates which of the following critical-thinking guidelines?

• A) Examine the evidence.
• B) Define your terms.
• C) Don't oversimplify.
• D) Avoid emotional reasoning.

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Definitions:

Socialism

A political and economic theory advocating for the ownership and regulation of the means of production by the community or state to ensure equality and fairness.

Political Economy

An interdisciplinary domain that analyzes the relationships between individuals, societies, markets, and governments, focusing on the production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services.

Capitalist Markets

Economic systems based on private ownership and the creation of goods and services for profit within a competitive marketplace.

Ameliorism

A philosophical concept focused on the belief in the power of human effort to improve society, often through reform or progressive measures.