CS COMP 149 - “How to Solve It”
Oxymorons by George Carlin - Critical Thinking - Fall-Spring
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Oxymoron:
A phrase combining two contradictory terms commonly reduced to two
words, usually in an adjective-noun ("eloquent silence") or
adverb-adjective ("inertly strong") relationship, and is used for
effect, to emphasize contrasts, incongruities, hypocrisy, or simply the
complex nature of reality. Examples: wise fool, ignorantly learned, laughing sadness, pious hate, "Military Intelligence" "silent scream" "cafeteria food, Jumbo shrimp... George Carlin's Favorite Oxymorons: http://www.georgecarlin.com/
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First Semester Second Semester Critical Thinking: Goals Introduction What is it? Abstract Reasoning Arguments & Claims Principles Modeling & Questions Common Concepts References *Vocabulary *Carlin Oxymorons *6 Basic Mistakes *Baloney Detection *Irrationalities,Fallacies *7 Rules Thinking Skills *Knowledge for Business *The Plan *Dangerous Ideas |