Southern New Hampshire University
PHL-111 Introduction to Critical Thinking
Module Seven Overview
Module Seven Learning Objectives
By the end of Module Seven, you will meet these learning objectives:
Identify personal biases and their sources
Articulate strategies for using critical thinking to overcome bias
Assess an established argument for its basis in logic, reasoning and fact
Explain how subjective influences can impact the credibility of an argument
Construct a basis argument using logic, reasoning skills, and appropriate supporting evidence
Apply critical thinking skills to real-world situations for informing decision making
Module Seven at a Glance
1. Complete the assigned textbook reading and review recommended resources.
2. Submit your final project, the critical essay.
Our Biases and Critical Thinking
We all have biases. They are very difficult to see, identify, and handle. They often feel like fact,
truth, or wisdom, but they reflect distorted views of people, events, and reality. Critical thinking
