One of the important goals of critical thinking is developing beliefs about the world that are well-founded. Often this process involves analyzing and synthesizing a variety of accounts in an effort to determine “what really happened.” In order to analyze and synthesize the testimony presented by the witnesses, answer the following questions:
- Do you believe that Mary Barnett knew that she was abandoning her child? Explain the reasons for your conclusion.
- Do you believe that Mary Barnett suffered from postpartum depression or some similar ailment that prevented her from thinking clearly? Do you believe that she is truthful in her testimony? Explain the reasons for your conclusion.
