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* [[Mobile phone policy]] Total: $40. [24 Feb 2006] The sum has been donated to Medecins sans frontieres together with the fine from PHIL 2230. The receipt is on my office door. [8 May]
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* [14 Apr] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises9.pdf|Ex #9 online]].
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* Exercises [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises1.pdf|#1]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises2.pdf|#2]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises3.pdf|#3]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises4.pdf|#4]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises5.pdf|#5]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises6.pdf|#6]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises7.pdf|#7]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises8.pdf|#8]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises9.pdf|#9]]
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'''The readings and schedule below have not been finalized.'''
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* [R] A list of error tendencies: [[http://cogsci.uwaterloo.ca/courses/Phil145/Error.tendencies.html |HERE]] and [[http://cogsci.uwaterloo.ca/courses/Phil145/error.tendencies.2.html|HERE]].
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* [R] A list of error tendencies: [[http://cogsci.uwaterloo.ca/courses/Phil145/Error.tendencies.html |HERE]] and [[http://cogsci.uwaterloo.ca/courses/Phil145/error.tendencies.2.html|HERE]].
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* [O] [[http://cs.anu.edu.au/~bdm/dilugim/torah.html|The Bible Codes]]
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* [R] A list of error tendencies: [http://cogsci.uwaterloo.ca/courses/Phil145/Error.tendencies.html |HERE]] and [[http://cogsci.uwaterloo.ca/courses/Phil145/error.tendencies.2.html|HERE]].
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* [R] A list of error tendencies: [[http://cogsci.uwaterloo.ca/courses/Phil145/Error.tendencies.html |HERE]] and [[http://cogsci.uwaterloo.ca/courses/Phil145/error.tendencies.2.html|HERE]].
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!!!19. Cognitive biases
* [R] A list of error tendencies: [http://cogsci.uwaterloo.ca/courses/Phil145/Error.tendencies.html |HERE]] and [[http://cogsci.uwaterloo.ca/courses/Phil145/error.tendencies.2.html|HERE]].
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* [8 Apr] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises8.pdf|Ex #8 online]].
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* Exercises [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises1.pdf|#1]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises2.pdf|#2]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises3.pdf|#3]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises4.pdf|#4]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises5.pdf|#5]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises6.pdf|#6]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises7.pdf|#7]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises8.pdf|#8]]
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* All powerpoint files are located on the intranet [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005|HERE]]. The files for a given lecture will be available at least four days before the lecture.
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* All powerpoint files are located on the intranet [[coursefolder:phil1005|HERE]]. The files for a given lecture will be available at least four days before the lecture.
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* [28 March] %red%The HKU computer centre has changed the web server settings, so I am moving the course files [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/courses/ct/|here]].
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* [28 March] {- The HKU computer centre has changed the web server settings, so I am moving the course files [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/courses/ct/|here]]. -}
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* [O] Entries in the ''Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy'' on [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-relativism|moral relativism]], [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/reflective-equilibrium/|reflective equilibrium]], and [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-particularism/|moral particularism]]. NOTE: These readings are for those interested in the difficult philosophical issues involved. I DO NOT recommend you to read them unless you are really interested in these topics.
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* Critical thinking web - [[thinkweb:value/|U08]]
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* [2 Apr] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises7.pdf|Ex #7 online]].
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* Exercises [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises1.pdf|#1]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises2.pdf|#2]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises3.pdf|#3]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises4.pdf|#4]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises5.pdf|#5]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises6.pdf|#6]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises7.pdf|#7]]
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* [28 March] %red%The HKU computer centre has changed the web server settings, so I am moving the course files [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/courses/ct/|here]].
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* [23 March] Because of an urgent Faculty meeting, the lecture on Thursday 30 March is cancelled. I *might* ask the tutor to come and talk about the problem set. Please check back later.
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* [26 March] As announced earlier, the lecture on Thursday 30 March is cancelled because of an urgent Arts Faculty meeting. Instead, the tutors will come and talk about the problem set.
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* [23 March] Because of an urgent Faculty meeting, the lecture on Thursday 30 March is cancelled. I *might* ask the tutor to come and talk about the problem set. Please check back later.
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* Exercises [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises1.pdf|#1]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises2.pdf|#2]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises3.pdf|#3]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises4.pdf|#4]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises5.pdf|#5]]
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* Exercises [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises1.pdf|#1]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises2.pdf|#2]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises3.pdf|#3]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises4.pdf|#4]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises5.pdf|#5]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises6.pdf|#6]]
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* [20 March] I have uploaded [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/problem-set-1b.doc|a new version of the problem set]] in response to [[http://www.hku.hk/cgi-bin/discuspro/show.cgi?96/2178|these comments]]. There are no big differences other than the correction of a typo and additional remarks to clarify question #2. Late assignments will get have 50% of the marks deducted, and no assignment submitted after 28 March will be accepted.
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* [20 March] I have uploaded [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/problem-set-1b.doc|a new version of the problem set]] in response to [[http://www.hku.hk/cgi-bin/discuspro/show.cgi?96/2178|these comments]]. There are no big differences other than the correction of a typo and additional remarks to clarify question #2. Late assignments will have 50% of the marks deducted, and no assignment submitted after 28 March will be accepted.
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* [20 March] I have uploaded [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/problem-set-1b.doc|a new version of the problem set]] in response to [[http://www.hku.hk/cgi-bin/discuspro/show.cgi?96/2178|these comments]]. There are no big differences other than the correction of a typo and additional remarks to clarify question #2.
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* [20 March] I have uploaded [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/problem-set-1b.doc|a new version of the problem set]] in response to [[http://www.hku.hk/cgi-bin/discuspro/show.cgi?96/2178|these comments]]. There are no big differences other than the correction of a typo and additional remarks to clarify question #2. Late assignments will get have 50% of the marks deducted, and no assignment submitted after 28 March will be accepted.
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* [20 March] I have uploaded [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/problem-set-1b.doc|a new version of the problem set]] in response to [[http://www.hku.hk/cgi-bin/discuspro/show.cgi?96/2178|these comments]]. There are no big differences other than correcting a typo and additional remarks to clarify question #2.
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* [20 March] I have uploaded [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/problem-set-1b.doc|a new version of the problem set]] in response to [[http://www.hku.hk/cgi-bin/discuspro/show.cgi?96/2178|these comments]]. There are no big differences other than the correction of a typo and additional remarks to clarify question #2.
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* [20 March] I have uploaded [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/problem-set-1b.doc|a new version of the problem set]] in response to [[http://www.hku.hk/cgi-bin/discuspro/show.cgi?96/2178|these comments]]. There are no big differences other than correcting a typo and additional remarks to clarify question #2.
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* [R] Section 9.2 "Causality and Mill's methods" in [[http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-2%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=g160+h96&1%2C5%2C|Hurley (1997,2000)]].
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* [R] Section 9.2 "Causality and Mill's methods" in [[http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-2%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=g160+h96&1%2C5%2C|Hurley's ''A Concise Introduction to Logic'']].
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* [R] Section 9.2 "Causality and Mill's methods" in [[http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-2%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=g160+h96&1%2C5%2C|Hurley (1997,2000)]].
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* Optional - Entries in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy on [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-relativism|moral relativism]], [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/reflective-equilibrium/|reflective equilibrium]], and [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-particularism/|moral particularism]]. NOTE: These readings are for those interested in the difficult philosophical issues involved. I DO NOT recommend you to read them unless you are really interested in these topics.
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* [O] Entries in the ''Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy'' on [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-relativism|moral relativism]], [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/reflective-equilibrium/|reflective equilibrium]], and [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-particularism/|moral particularism]]. NOTE: These readings are for those interested in the difficult philosophical issues involved. I DO NOT recommend you to read them unless you are really interested in these topics.
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* Critical thinking web - [[thinkweb:sci/|S04,S05,S07,S08]], [[thinkweb:stat/node29.php|T5.3,T5.4]]
* [R] Section 9.2 "Causality and Mill's methods" in [[http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-5,-1,0,B/exact&FF=g160+h96&1,3|Hurley (1997,2000)]].
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* [11 Feb] The first problem set is [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/problem-set-1a.doc|here]].
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* [11 March] The first problem set is [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/problem-set-1a.doc|here]].
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* [11 Feb] The first problem set is [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/problem-set-1a.doc|here]].
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* Exercises [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises1.pdf|#1]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises2.pdf|#2]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises3.pdf|#3]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises4.pdf|#4]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises5.pdf|#5]]
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* Exercises [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises1.pdf|#1]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises2.pdf|#2]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises3.pdf|#3]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises4.pdf|#4]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises4.pdf|#5]]
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* [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/arg-mapping.pdf|Some points some argument mapping]] - Extracts from a paper by Charles Twardy. The paper is about the use of argument mapping programs in teaching critical thinking, but the comments about the rules of argument mapping are useful.
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* Exercises [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises1.pdf|#1]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises2.pdf|#2]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises3.pdf|#3]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises4.pdf|#4]]
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* This is an optional lecture for law students. We shall talk about the application of critical thinking in law, such as in case reading. All students can attend, but the topics discussed will not be part of the final exam.
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* No lectures on Friday 3 March and Friday 10 March. Please read through [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/venn-diagrams.ppt|this powerpoint file]] on Venn diagrams, and also these online tutorials: [[thinkweb:venn|V01-V05]].
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* Please read through [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/venn-diagrams.ppt|this powerpoint file]] on Venn diagrams, and also these online tutorials: [[thinkweb:venn|V01-V05]].
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* [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/induction-deduction.pdf|Intranet reading - Extract from Gustason's ''Reasoning from Evidence'']] Read to the end of section 3. You can read the whole extract if you are interested.
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* Many Hong Kong and overseas companies and professional schools make use of critical thinking assessment tests. Many of these tests include sections on argument analysis. [[http://www.800score.com/guidec3view1a.html|HERE]] are some useful notes and exercises you can go through on your own. (1-6 and A-F)
* Additional readings will up updated later.
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* No lecture on Friday 3 March 2006. Please read through [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/venn-diagrams.ppt|this powerpoint file]] on Venn diagrams, and also these online tutorials: [[thinkweb:venn|V01-V05]].
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* No lecture on Friday 3 March 2006. Please go through [[intranet://../phil1005/venn-diagrams.ppt|this powerpoint file onVenn diagrams]].
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* Exercises [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises1.pdf|#1]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises2.pdf|#2]] [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/exercises3.pdf|#3]]
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* Many Hong Kong and overseas companies and professional schools make use of critical thinking assessment tests. Many of these tests include sections on argument analysis. [[http://www.800score.com/guidec3view1a.html|HERE]] are some useful notes and exercises you can go through on your own.
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* Many Hong Kong and overseas companies and professional schools make use of critical thinking assessment tests. Many of these tests include sections on argument analysis. [[http://www.800score.com/guidec3view1a.html|HERE]] are some useful notes and exercises you can go through on your own. (1-6 and A-F)
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* Many Hong Kong and overseas companies and professional schools make use of critical thinking assessment tests. Many of these tests include sections on argument analysis. [[http://www.800score.com/guidec3view1a.html|HERE]] are some useful notes and exercises you can go through on your own.
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* [19 Feb] You can use [[http://www.hku.hk/discuspro/messages/96/96.html|this bulletin board]] to post questions.
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* [19 Feb] You can use [[http://www.hku.hk/discuspro/messages/96/96.html|this bulletin board]] to post questions. I should add that the main purpose of the board is not to provide quick answers. It is rather a forum for you to discuss issues among yourselves. We hope students can help each other to answer the questions and we shall jump in only when necessary.
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* [10 Feb] I made a mistake in the lecture. When I gave the Chinese translation for "[[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Rectangle.html|rectangle]]", I meant 矩形 and not 長方形.
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* [10 Feb] I made a mistake in the lecture. When I gave the Chinese translation for "[[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Rectangle.html|rectangle]]", I meant 矩形 and not 長方形. 矩形 includes both 長方形 and æ£æ–¹å½¢.
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* [10 Feb] I made a mistake in the lecture. When I gave the Chinese translation for "[[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Rectangle.html|rectangle]]", it should be 矩形 and not 長方形.
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* [10 Feb] I made a mistake in the lecture. When I gave the Chinese translation for "[[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Rectangle.html|rectangle]]", I meant 矩形 and not 長方形.
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* [10 Feb] I made a mistake in the lecture. When I gave the Chinese translation for "[[http://mathworld.wolfram.com/Rectangle.html|rectangle]]", it should be 矩形 and not 長方形.
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* [9 Feb, 8pm] An email has been sent to all students with a password for signing up for tutorials. See [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/misc/tute-signup.php|this page]]. If you have not received your password, please contact Head tutor Miss Fanny Ho.
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* [9 Feb] '''Because too many students come in late, from now on no student will be allowed to enter the lecture room after 2:05pm.''' [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/misc/tute-timetable.php|this page]] for tutorial timeslots.
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* [9 Feb] '''Because too many students come in late, from now on no student will be allowed to enter the lecture room after 2:05pm.''' [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/misc/tute-timetable.php|this page]] for tutorial timeslots.
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* Copying : You will be punished if you copy your problem set from another person, or if you allow your problem set to be copied. [[http://www.hku.hk/plagiarism/|Plagiarism]] also includes copying from the web or other sources without proper acknowledgment. You can be expelled from HKU as a result. See
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* Copying : You will be punished if you copy your problem set from another person, or if you allow your problem set to be copied. [[http://www.hku.hk/plagiarism/|Plagiarism]] also includes copying from the web or other sources without proper acknowledgment. You can be expelled from HKU as a result.
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* Tutors - Fanny Ho [-fannyho http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif hkucc.hku.hk-] (Head tutor in charge of the course), Kelly Inglis, Arthur Chin [-arthurchin2 http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif yahoo.com.hk-]. Please approach your tutor first if you have questions.
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* Tutors - Fanny Ho [-fannyho http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif hkucc.hku.hk-] (Head tutor in charge of the course), Kelly Inglis [- kellyinglis http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif yahoo.com-] , Arthur Chin [-arthurchin2 http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif yahoo.com.hk-]. Please approach your tutor first if you have questions.
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* Copying : You will be punished if you copy your problem set from another person, or if you allow your problem set to be copied. [[http://www.hku.hk/plagiarism/|Plagiarism]] also includes copying from the web or other sources without proper acknowledgment. You can be expelled from HKU as a result. See
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* Tutors - Fanny Ho [-fannyho http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif hkucc.hku.hk-] (Head tutor in charge of the course), Kelly Inglis, Arthur Chin [-arthurchin2 http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif yahoo.com.hk-]. Please approach your tutor first if you have questions.
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* [R] Chapter 2 (on definition) of Patrick Hurley's ''[[http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-2%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=g160+h96&1%2C5%2C|Hurley]].
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* [R] Chapter 2 (on definition) of Patrick Hurley's ''[[http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-2%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=g160+h96&1%2C5%2C|A Concise Introduction To Logic]]''.
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* [R] Chapter 2 (on definition) of Patrick Hurley's ''[[http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-2%2C-1%2C0%2CB/exact&FF=g160+h96&1%2C5%2C|Hurley]].
* [O] Critical thinking web - [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/meaning/def.php|A Concise Introduction To Logic]]''
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* [www.philosophypages.com/lg/e05.htm|http:/www.philosophypages.com/lg/e05.htm]]
The lawsuit regarding the definition of "occurrence." [[http://www.forbes.com/2003/09/26/cx_da_0926wtc2.html|Here]] and [forbes.com/home/2003/07/23/cx_da_0723topnews.html|here]].
* [O] Wilfrid Hodges "maths.qmul.ac.uk/~wilfrid/learning.pdf|Psychologists' tips on how and how not to learn]]" - Although this is about studying mathematics, the same principles of learning apply when it comes to studying law, philosophy, economics, etc.
* [R] See the chapter on definition (Ch 2) of [[http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-5,-1,0,B/exact&FF=g160+h96&1,3|Hurley]].
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* [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/courses/phil1005/definitions.pdf|Lecture notes]] - Please do not distribute outside class.
* [R] Chapter 2 (on definition) of [[http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-5,-1,0,B/exact&FF=g160+h96&1,3|Hurley]].
* [O] Critical thinking web - [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/meaning/def.php|M02]]
* [O] [[http://www.philosophypages.com/lg/e05.htm|http://www.philosophypages.com/lg/e05.htm]]
* [O] The lawsuits regarding the definition of "occurrence." [[http://www.forbes.com/2003/09/26/cx_da_0926wtc2.html|Here]] and [[http://www.forbes.com/home/2003/07/23/cx_da_0723topnews.html|here]].
* [O] Wilfrid Hodges "[[http://www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/~wilfrid/learning.pdf|Psychologists' tips on how and how not to learn]]" - Although this is about studying mathematics, the same principles of learning apply when it comes to studying law, linguistics, economics, etc.
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* Tutors - Fanny Ho [-fannyho http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif hkucc.hku.hk-] (Head tutor in charge of the course), Kelly Inglis, Arthur Chin [-arthurchin2 http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif yahoo.com.hk-]. Please appraoch your tutor first if you have questions.
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* Tutors - Fanny Ho [fannyho http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif hkucc.hku.hk (Head tutor in charge of the course), Kelly Inglis, Arthur Chin. Please appraoch your tutor first if you have questions.
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* Tutors - Fanny Ho [fannyho http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif hkucc.hku.hk] (Head tutor in charge of the course), Kelly Inglis, Arthur Chin. Please appraoch your tutor first if you have questions.
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* Tutors - Fanny Ho [fannyho http://www3.hku.hk/philodep/media/a.gif hkucc.hku.hk (Head tutor in charge of the course), Kelly Inglis, Arthur Chin. Please appraoch your tutor first if you have questions.
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* Optional - If you want to find out more about the analysis of rights, I have
placed a chapter from [[http://library.hku.hk/search/t?SEARCH=The%20Realm%20of%20Rights|this book]] on reserve in the Philosophy Department general office ([[http://www.hku.hk/philodep/media/dept-map.jpg|room 312]]). You can BORROW it from Jovita.
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* What is common between Bill Gates and Li Ka Shing? Apart from the fact that they are rich businessmen? Answer - They both love reading. If you want to read more about critical thinking, see [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/resources.php|this page]]. Also, most of the topics we discuss are covered in the [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/|Critical thinking web]].
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* What is common between Bill Gates and Li Ka Shing? Apart from the fact that they are rich businessmen? Answer - They both love reading. If you want to read more about critical thinking, see [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/resources.php|this page]].
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* What is common between Bill Gates and Li Ka Shing? Apart from the fact that they are rich businessmen? Answer - They both love reading. If you want to read more about critical thinking, see [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/resources.php|this page]].
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* What is common between Bill Gates and Li Ka Shing? Apart from the fact that they are rich businessmen? Answer - They both love reading. If you want to read more about critical thinking, see [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/resources.php|this page]]. Also, most of the topics we discuss are covered in the [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/|Critical thinking web]].
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* What is common between Bill Gates and Li Ka Shing? Apart from the fact that they are rich businessmen? Answer - They both love reading. If you want to read more about critical thinking, see [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/resources.php|this page]].
!Tutorial exercises
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* [[Main/ThinkTuteExercises1]]
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* [[Mobile phone policy]]
* Tutorials - You are required to attend eight group tutorials in total. They will begin the week of 13 Feb. A password will be sent to you by email on 9 Feb which you should use to sign up for tutorials online starting from 5pm on 10 Feb 2006. More details will be provided later.
* Tutors - Fanny Ho (Head tutor in charge of the course), Kelly Inglis, Arthur Chin. Please appraoch your tutor first if you have questions.
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!Additional resources for law students
These are texts focusing on legal analysis and legal writing skills.
* Garner, Bryan (2001) ''Legal Writing in Plain English'' The University of Chicago Press. This is a short text about legal writing with exercises. The [[http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/garner|exercises]] are available online but the suggested answers are in the printed version.
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!Additional resources
* See [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/resources.php|this page]] if you want to read more.
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* This is an optional lecture for law students. We shall talk about the application of critical thinking in law, such as in case reading. All students can attend, but the topics discussed will not be part of the final exam.
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* [O] Wilfrid Hodges "[[http://www.maths.qmul.ac.uk/~wilfrid/learning.pdf|Psychologists' tips on how and how not to learn]]" - Although this is about studying mathematics, the same principles of learning apply when it comes to studying law, philosophy, economics, etc.
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!Additional resources for law students
These are texts focusing on legal analysis and legal writing skills.
Garner, Bryan (2001) ''Legal Writing in Plain English'' The University of Chicago Press.
* A short text about legal writing with exercises. The [[http://press-pubs.uchicago.edu/garner|exercises]] are available online but suggested answers are in the printed version.
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* [O] The lawsuit regarding the definition of "occurrence." [[http://www.forbes.com/2003/09/26/cx_da_0926wtc2.html|Here]] and
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* [O] The lawsuit regarding the definition of "occurrence." [[http://www.forbes.com/2003/09/26/cx_da_0926wtc2.html|Here]] and [[http://www.forbes.com/home/2003/07/23/cx_da_0723topnews.html|here]].
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I can't remember if I gave the correct formulation of Goldbach's conjecture,
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through the HKU library computers, or through a <a href="http://www.hku.hk/cc/home/networks/vpn.htm">VPN</a> connection if you are outside
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*Alec Fisher - <a href="http://assets.cambridge.org/052100/9847/sample/0521009847ws.pdf">"What is critical thinking and how to improve it"</a> (PDF). This
is an online copy of the first chapter of Fisher's book <i>Critical Thinking: An Introduction</i>.
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/">C01-C03</a>
<li>De Bono's <a href="http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/bono-attitudes.htm">"Attitudes"</a> - Attitudes of a good thinker
<li><a href="http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/attitude-reflection.jpg">Questions for reflection</a>
<li><a href="http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/fourfold-path.htm">The fourfold path to critical thinking</a>
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*Alec Fisher - [[http://assets.cambridge.org/052100/9847/sample/0521009847ws.pdf|"What is critical thinking and how to improve it"]] (PDF). This
is an online copy of the first chapter of Fisher's book ''>Critical Thinking: An Introduction''.
* [[http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/|C01-C03]]
* De Bono's [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/bono-attitudes.htm|"Attitudes"]] - Attitudes of a good thinker
* [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/attitude-reflection.jpg|Questions for reflection]]
* [[http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/fourfold-path.htm|The fourfold path to critical thinking]]
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<li>For fun - <a href=http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/excessive-precision.pdf>when precision becomes excessive</a>
<li>(OPTIONAL - for law students) <a href="http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/law-language">Endicott, Timothy, "Law and Language", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy</a> sections 2.2-2.3
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<li>Optional - If you want to find out more about the analysis of rights, I have
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<li>Optional - Entries in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy on <a href="http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-relativism">moral relativism</a>, <a href="http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/reflective-equilibrium/">reflective equilibrium</a>, and <a href="http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-particularism/">moral particularism</a>. NOTE: These readings are for those interested in the difficult philosophical issues involved. I DO NOT recommend you to read them unless you are really interested in these topics.
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* Optional - Entries in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy on [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-relativism|moral relativism]], [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/reflective-equilibrium/|reflective equilibrium]], and [[http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-particularism/|moral particularism]]. NOTE: These readings are for those interested in the difficult philosophical issues involved. I DO NOT recommend you to read them unless you are really interested in these topics.
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!PHIL1005 - Critical thinking and logic
Critical thinking is a matter of thinking clearly and rationally. Good critical thinking is not just important for solving problems. It also helps us express our ideas clearly and systematically. The aim of this course is to introduce the basic principles of critical thinking and logic. We shall also learn how to apply these principles in everyday life.
!!Course schedule
* Key to readings: [R] Recommended but not required. [O] Additional optional readings for those who are really interested in the topic. Required reading otherwise.
* Some of these items are located on the HKU intranet server. You can access them
through the HKU library computers, or through a <a href="http://www.hku.hk/cc/home/networks/vpn.htm">VPN</a> connection if you are outside
the HKU network.
!!!1. Introduction - what is critical thinking?
*Alec Fisher - <a href="http://assets.cambridge.org/052100/9847/sample/0521009847ws.pdf">"What is critical thinking and how to improve it"</a> (PDF). This
is an online copy of the first chapter of Fisher's book <i>Critical Thinking: An Introduction</i>.
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/critical/">C01-C03</a>
<li>De Bono's <a href="http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/bono-attitudes.htm">"Attitudes"</a> - Attitudes of a good thinker
<li><a href="http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/attitude-reflection.jpg">Questions for reflection</a>
<li><a href="http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/fourfold-path.htm">The fourfold path to critical thinking</a>
</ul>
<h3>2. Analyzing meaning</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/meaning/literal.php">M01</a>,
<a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/strategy/classify-problems.php">G01</a>
<li>For fun - <a href=http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/excessive-precision.pdf>when precision becomes excessive</a>
<li>(OPTIONAL - for law students) <a href="http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/law-language">Endicott, Timothy, "Law and Language", The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy</a> sections 2.2-2.3
</ul>
<h3>3. Definitions I</h3>
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<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/meaning/def.php">M02</a>
<li><a href="http://www.philosophypages.com/lg/e05.htm">http://www.philosophypages.com/lg/e05.htm</a>
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<h3>4. Definitions II</h3>
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<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/meaning/nsc.php">M03</a>
<li>See the chapter on definition (Ch 2) of <a href="http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-5,-1,0,B/exact&FF=g160+h96&1,3">Hurley</a>.
</ul>
<h3>5 & 6. Linguistic pitfalls</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/meaning/">M04-M06</a>
</ul>
<h3>7. Basic logic</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/logic/">L01-L03</a>
<li><a href="http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/logical-relations.pdf">"Logical relations"</a>
</ul>
<h3>8. Validity and soundness</h3>
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<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/arg/">A01-A04</a>
</ul>
<b>Correction</b><p>
I can't remember if I gave the correct formulation of Goldbach's conjecture,
but <a href="http://www.times-archive.co.uk/news/pages/tim/2000/03/16/timfeafea02004.html">HERE</a> is a brief discussion.
<p>
<h3>9. Argument analysis</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/arg/">A05-A07</a>
<li><a href="http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/induction-deduction.pdf">Intranet reading - up to section 4</a> From Gustason <i>Reasoning from Evidence</i>
</ul>
<h3>10. Venn diagrams</h3>
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<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/venn/">V01-V05</a>
</ul>
<h3>11. Mid-term test (10th March)</h3>
The test will consist of short questions on topics 1-10.
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<h3>12. Induction and science</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/sci/">S01</a>
<li><a href="http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/search.htm">The SEARCH formula</a>
</ul>
<h3>13 & 14. Causation</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/sci/">S04-S08</a>
<li>Section 9.2 "Causality and Mill's methods" in <a href="http://library.hku.hk/search/g160+H96/g160+h96/-5,-1,0,B/exact&FF=g160+h96&1,3">Hurley (1997,2000)</a>.
<li>(OPTIONAL - for law students) <a href="http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/causation-law/">"Causation in the law"</a>
</ul>
<h3>15 & 16. Moral reasoning</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/value/">U01-U05, U07</a>
<li>Optional - If you want to find out more about the analysis of rights, I have
placed a chapter from <a href="http://library.hku.hk/search/t?SEARCH=The%20Realm%20of%20Rights">this book</a> on reserve in the Philosophy Department general office (<a href="http://www.hku.hk/philodep/media/dept-map.jpg">room 312</a>). You can BORROW it from Jovita.
<li>Optional - Entries in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy on <a href="http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-relativism">moral relativism</a>, <a href="http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/reflective-equilibrium/">reflective equilibrium</a>, and <a href="http://plato.stanford.edu/entries/moral-particularism/">moral particularism</a>. NOTE: These readings are for those interested in the difficult philosophical issues involved. I DO NOT recommend you to read them unless you are really interested in these topics.
</ul>
Some students have asked for exercises on the topics of causation and
moral reasoning. Here <a href="./misc/questions1.doc">are some</a> for you
to think about [MS word]. <a href="./misc/questions1-ans.doc">(brief) suggested answers</a>
<h3>17. Analogical reasoning</h3>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/arg/analogy.php">A08</a>
<li><a href="http://philosophy.hku.hk/think/value/analogy.php">U06</a>
</ul>
<h1><font color=red>The lecture on THURSDAY 14 APRIL is CANCELLED</font></h1>
!!!18. Fallacies
* [[think:fallacy/!F01-F07]]
* [O] [[http://www.fallacyfiles.org|Gary Curtis's ''Fallacy Files'']] - an online directory of fallacies with examples and explanations.
</ul>
!!!19. Cognitive biases
!!!20. Creativity
* think:creative R01-R04
* Not to be taken too seriously : <a href="http://rinkworks.com/brainfood/latreal.shtml">Lateral thinking puzzles</a>
* [http://www.hku.hk/local/philodep/readings/creativehabit.htm|Excerpt from Tharp's ''Creative Habit'']
!Assessment