Is Michael Huemer’s argument for his main article successful?
Huemer argues that we should never rely on what he terms “critical thinking” when it comes to forming beliefs about “publicly discussed issues.” Instead, we should either suspend judgment on the issue or just follow the lead of the experts and believe whatever it is that they believe. Explain and evaluate Huemer’s argument for this article.
In the explanation portion of your paper, you should: (i) explain what Huemer means by “critical thinking;” (ii) utilize some example of a “publicly discussed issue” in explaining his position, and (iii) fully explain Huemer’s main argument for his article, trying to make it seem as plausible
as you can.
In the evaluation portion of the paper, you should: (i) develop an objection to Huemer’s argument ; (ii) evaluate your objection to
Huemer’s argument ; and (iii) restate your overall position on Huemer’s argument.
