Critical Thinking and Pedagogy: Exercise 4

Evaluating assertions not accompanied by justification - Exercise 1

Critically evaluate the following statements within the context of rational inquiry.

Julius Caesar crossed the Rubicon to defeat Pompey.
When Moses stretched out his hand over the Red Sea, the sea was made into dry land and the water was divided.
To visit Sita, Hanuman jumped over the ocean separating India and Lanka.

In each case, specify whether you believe it or not, along with your reasons.


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