identifying hidden assumptions
Identifying hidden assumptions means recognizing the underlying beliefs or ideas that are taken for granted or not explicitly stated in a given argument, situation, or statement. It involves discovering and bringing to light these unspoken assumptions to critically evaluate their validity or impact on the overall reasoning or understanding of a subject.
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