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RM282/h
- General knowledge
- Philosophy
- History of Philosophy
- Philosophical logic
Critical Thinking and Logic Taught by Experienced Teacher with a Degree in Philosophy
- General knowledge
- Philosophy
- History of Philosophy
- Philosophical logic
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About Michael
In college, I earned a degree in Philosophy, which of course involved lots of logical analysis of arguments. As part of my degree, I took Introductory Symbolic Logic, earning an A. My main interest in philosophy has always been logic and epistemology: how we know what we know.
Since college, I have studied all of the logic text The Art of Reasoning by David Kelley, parts of Logic: An Introduction by Lionel Ruby, and parts of An Introduction to Logic by H. W. B. Joseph, and have also listened to, studied, and internalized numerous lectures, articles, and texts on logic and epistemology -- for example, Theories of Knowledge: How To Think About What You Know by Joseph H. Schieber, and numerous articles on the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy -- focusing on concept-formation, classification, definition, and induction. To learn more deeply about induction and the formation of scientific theories, I have spent years "in the trenches" studying the history and philosophy of physics, doing also a little study of the history and philosophy of chemistry and biology.
My background also includes teaching logic and critical thinking. I have taught some short courses in logic using the Kelley text, but going beyond it, and, for decades, have taught skills of logic and critical thinking in the course of academic tutoring and classroom teaching.
My interests and focus are not symbolic logic, formal logic, or machine learning (although I could help with some basic symbolic). Where I like to help people is in argument analysis, deduction, the fallacies, induction, definition, classification, concept-formation, and reasoning.
If you'd like to learn some "classical logic," critical thinking, and good skills of reasoning, please get in touch! I'd love to help!
In earning my degree, my coursework included History of Ancient Philosophy, History of Medieval/Renaissance Philosophy, Political Philosophy, Metaphysics, John Stuart Mill, Aristotle, Scientific Method, and Philosophy of Mathematics. Since then, I have continued reading philosophic articles, excerpts, and texts, and have listening to audio lectures of philosophic topics, including The Story of Philosophy by Will Durant, The History of Philosophy by A.C. Grayling, A History of Western Philosophy by Bertrand Russell, A History of Western Philosophy and Theology by John M. Frame, The Great Ideas of Philosophy by Daniel N. Robinson, The History of Physics by J. L. Heilbron, Isaac Newton's New Physics by Dr. Gordon Brittan, John Dewey by John J. Stuhr, How We Think by John Dewey, Rhetoric and Politics by Aristotle, articles on the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy and the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, and lots, lots more. You get the idea.
I'd love to help anyone who wants to delve into the subject, especially to learn logic, critical thinking, wisdom, and life lessons.
About the lesson
- SPM
- Form 6
- STPM
- +3
levels :
SPM
Form 6
STPM
Adult education
Masters
Doctorate
- English
All languages in which the lesson is available :
English
We will delve into aspects of critical thinking and logic (or philosophy), at a level appropriate to your thinking skills mastery, whether beginner, intermediate, or advanced.
You can learn fallacies, deduction, argument analysis, research skills, analysis, concept-formation, induction, definition, etc. We will try to focus on real-world examples and problems.
We'll go at your pace and tailor our study to your needs.
I'd love to hear from you!
Recommendations
Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher
Michael Gold is an outstanding tutor in philosophical logic, combining intelligence with a deep and wide-ranging academic background. He goes far beyond just being a teacher, not only in his mastery of complex concepts but in his ability to explain them clearly and thoughtfully. Patient, kind, and remarkably perceptive, he brings sound judgment and genuine care with him every session. I strongly recommend him for anyone.
Michael is a capable tutor of logic and philosophy. I have done a half dozen podcast interviews with him over the past few years. As a teacher of philosophy for 35 years, I can say that he’s capable of deep thought and helping others make logical connections.
I met Michael when I needed tutoring for precalculus during my senior year of high school. He helped me better understand the concepts I struggled with by linking them to my interests and the field of study that I would later go into. I also worked with Michael when I needed tutoring for chemistry during my second year of college.
His methods of bringing real-world logic/examples and applying them to the subject being studied have helped me a lot throughout college. He also supplies supplemental and insightful readings, worksheets, or breakdowns of helpful concepts that he comes across.
He makes sure that you can truly understand the subject rather than just memorize it. My current studies in ecology apply the subjects that Michael helped me visualize specifically for this field.
I highly recommend Michael, and his methods of improved thinking skills have helped me a ton.We’ve had an excellent experience with Michael. He has been incredibly effective in helping our high schooler with math, physics, and SAT prep. Michael is able to explain difficult concepts clearly and build both understanding and confidence.
Our son has become much stronger academically and far less stressed in these subjects. The sessions are always productive, focused, and encouraging. We highly recommend them to any family looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and supportive tutor.View more recommendations
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“Michael provokes and encourages logical, rational thinking that you will use beyond your time with him. He helped me develop critical thinking that immensely benefited me. He will teach you how to deconstruct complex problems and come to a decision yourself.”
–Jacob L, ex-high school student
“I passed my welding engineer course after three years of studying on my own and applying the basic principles you instilled in me. I am now a certified Apprentice Welding Inspector recognized by the American Welding Society. The skills you taught me allow me to outperform even on tests that are initially of an unfamiliar subject matter just due to the logic and the testing rules you taught me years ago. Thank you!”
–Jimi T, engineer
“I really did learn more than geometry and math taking classes with you. I learned to reason and use logic to start solving things in everyday life. It’s pretty useful at work when I use reasoning to find root causes, and to find and fix problems. You teach people how to THINK!”
–Dylan T, engineer
“Michael introduced me to thinking about problems as a whole and inductively (a thought process which has helped in every form of learning). To this day, 7 years later, I still use this method to help me solve problems and learn, in work and in life, more effectively. I highly recommend Michael to anyone looking to not only improve their grades but also to improve their ability to problem-solve and appreciate learning.”
–Joe S, business professional
“My teenage son enjoyed this class. A lot of material was covered. The instructor was very passionate about his subject.”
–Jean, “Logic Essentials: How to Think Well,” 19 Dec 2020
“Really enjoyable class from a teacher that cared and knows his stuff.”
–Anthony S., “Logic Essentials: How to Think Well,” 19 Jul 2020
“Mr. Gold’s class was wonderful and our daughter enjoyed it. Mr. Gold kept her thinking. We highly recommend it.”
–Joseph P., “Logic Corner: Generalization: Its Nature, Its Rules, Its Deep Importance,”3 Apr 2020
“Our daughter really enjoyed this class. She couldn’t wait to share what she learned with us, We highly recommend this class.”
–Joseph P., “Logic Corner: Concepts, Our Unit of Knowledge,” 3 Apr 2020
“My daughter truly enjoyed the class and has motivated her further study in science. She also appreciated Mr. Gold’s passion and excitement for science!”
–Chigusa, “Logic Corner: What Is Science?,” 12 Feb 2020
“Both my kids, age 13 and 15, enjoyed this Logic class. It was very challenging and the kids really had to think!”
–Cat, “Logic Essentials: How to Think Well,” 21 Feb 2020
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