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"In this text and course it is my task to challenge the reader, to invite and to encourage the reader to think and to think critically concerning these basic and important questions and problems.  I shall often present material and questions which challenge the accepted view, the predominant view, the popular view, and the view which most people acquire through their culture and assume to be not only true but the only view.  The aim is to broaden and expand awareness.  The aim is to develop reasoning skills and critical thinking abilities.  It shall be my aim to get the reader to think about new things. This is education.  I shall also attempt to provoke the reader to think about things in a new manner.  This is also education but it may not be what some expect or want.  It involves growth.  Sometimes people resist thinking about familiar subjects in new ways.  However, it is sometimes necessary to do so in order to develop a better understanding of the matter or the situation or answer the question or to solve the problem.  It is hoped that all who read this text seriously will realize these aims of thinking critically and analyzing dilemmas and applying principles in making decisions.  If I succeed the reader should expect to be challenged concerning what is valued and what is believed and in how one goes about thinking and making decisions.."

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