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The Consequences Of The Eight Elements Of Reasoning

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According to Paul & Elder (2012) the eight elements of reasoning and their definitions are as follows:

1. Whenever we think, we think for a purpose - Each thought that we have is because there is a purpose whether it is a good or bad. To think with purpose is to think with an end goal in sight.

2. Within a point of view - Thinking from a particular point of view is thinking from a specific angle that we may not be consciously aware of and we need to become mindful of the perspective from which we think to make unbiased decisions. Our points of view can be political, religious, etc. All of these things can affect our thoughts on a subconscious level because they are so deeply rooted in us from birth.

3. Based on assumptions- Basing our reasoning on assumptions is taking for granted our thoughts on what is true to come to a conclusion about an issue. Many times what we think is the truth is not, however, more often than not we will move on in our reasoning believing that we are correct and whatever we see as truth is the accurate assumption.

4. Leading to implications and consequences- When we plan on following what we have said. For a simple example, we may tell our children that if they behave during the day at school, we will take them for ice cream in the evening. If we tell someone that we are going to do something, it is essential to follow through. If we continuously disappoint by not following through on promises, then we lose integrity

5. We use data, facts,

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