- What is Critical Thinking Stanford University
- Good list of logical fallacies List of Logical Fallacies
- Resources to give a Fighting chance against misinformation
- Suggested books Suggested books for critical thinking
- Research papers Scholary papers
CFIC Articles on Critical Thinking
Propaganda
Understanding the role of propaganda or active dis-information campaigns cannot be underestimated in developing Critical Thinking skills. This quote by Jacques Ellul from his book Propaganda is sobering.
“”Of course we shall not be victims of propaganda because we are capable of distinguishing truth from falsehood. Anyone holding that conviction is extremely susceptible to propaganda, because when propaganda does
tell the truth,” he is then convinced it is no longer propaganda; moreover his self-confidence makes him all the more vulnerable to attacks of which he is unaware.”
- Section on Propaganda
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