Logic, Reason and Critical Thinking, Class 6: Period 4, Thursday, October 8

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"Today," Miss Bennet said, clasping her hands behind her back, "is our last class before fall break, which means that we are midway through term. Thus far, we have been focusing on flaws in logical thinking; for the second half of the semester, we will concentrate more on ways to build a logical argument, problem-solving, and the like. Though I daresay we will still find ourselves looking at fallacies now and again."

"Therefore. Today I should like to have a brief discussion on anything regarding the first half of term - topics you felt were useful, areas you feel were not, or matters which were unclear, where you should like some enlightenment. Then, because I am not entirely as cruel as it may seem, we will be watching a film in which twelve average citizens are to determine the fate of one young man, if they can set aside their own preconceptions long enough to see the truth. After which, I should like for us to discuss the film, and the ways in which logical arguments played a starring role."

She offered a playful smile, at the last sentence. "So perhaps I am slightly more cruel than I seem? Nonetheless, let us begin."

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The Film [LOG-6]

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Please enjoy Twelve Bitter Gentlemen (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0050083/). A small amount of whispering with your neighbors will be tolerated, but please do not try Miss Bennet's patience further; she wishes for you to watch this movie, not ignore it.

Re: The Film [LOG-6]

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It was a good choice of movie, Leto thought, and he found himself caught up in the story.

Re: The Film [LOG-6]

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Rose tried really, really hard to pay attention, but there weren't nearly enough explosions in it, and she ended up daydreaming.