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Guide to Thinking Processes and Moral Reasoning Study Guide

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of human thought processes and moral decision-making. It covers the three levels of thinking: experience, interpretation, and analysis. It also delves into the concept of worldview, the impact of ontological shock, common defensive mechanisms, cognitive errors, and various informal fallacies used in arguments. Finally, it outlines a five-step process for effectively resolving moral dilemmas, encouraging a move from emotional reactions to structured, r

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Levels of Thinking and Worldview

Three Levels of Thinking and Worldview

This content explores the three levels of thinking consisting of experience, interpretation, and analysis, alongside the development of worldview and ontological shock.

  • Experience
  • Interpretation
  • Analysis
  • Worldview
  • Ontological shock

Levels of Thinking and Argumentation

Levels of Thinking and Moral Reasoning

This study guide outlines the three levels of thinking, worldview development, ontological shock, defensive mechanisms, doublethink, informal fallacies, and steps for resolving moral dilemmas.

  • Experience
  • Interpretation
  • Analysis
  • Worldview
  • Ontological shock
  • Immature defensive mechanisms
  • Doublethink
  • Informal fallacies
  • Equivocation
  • Appeal to force
  • Abusive
  • Circumstantial
  • Appeal to inappropriate authority
  • Popular appeal
  • Hasty generalization
  • Accident
  • Begging the question
  • Irrelevant conclusion
  • Naturalistic
  • Appeal to tradition

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