TED-Ed: Can you outsmart the college admissions fallacy? | Elizabeth Cox

TED-Ed: Can you outsmart the college admissions fallacy? | Elizabeth Cox

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Philosophy, Social Studies, History

11th - 12th Grade

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The video discusses circular reasoning, using the Virginia Military Institute (VMI) case as an example. It explains how VMI's exclusion of women was justified through circular logic, which was challenged in court. The Supreme Court eventually ruled against VMI, highlighting the flaws in their reasoning. The video also provides historical context and examples of circular reasoning, emphasizing the importance of questioning assumptions.

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What new insight or understanding did you gain from this video?

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