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Language Models as Critical Thinking Tools: A Case Study of Philosophers
April 9, 2024, 4:51 a.m. | Andre Ye, Jared Moore, Rose Novick, Amy X. Zhang
cs.CL updates on arXiv.org arxiv.org
Abstract: Current work in language models (LMs) helps us speed up or even skip thinking by accelerating and automating cognitive work. But can LMs help us with critical thinking -- thinking in deeper, more reflective ways which challenge assumptions, clarify ideas, and engineer new concepts? We treat philosophy as a case study in critical thinking, and interview 21 professional philosophers about how they engage in critical thinking and on their experiences with LMs. We find that …
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