Look before you leap. | Think before you act. |
Wash your hands before eating. | Don't text and drive. |
Don't leave candles unattended. | Check expiration dates on food. |
Don't share sensitive information online. | Don't touch wet paint. |
Let people get off a train before you get in. | The Earth orbits the sun. |
The planet Earth is round, i.e. approximately spherical. | Try to be quiet in a library. |
Be respectful and considerate of others. | If you do something wrong, apologize |
The Sun is the closest star to Earth. | Humans need to breathe to survive. |
The human body is made up of cells. | Thoughts originate in the brain. |
The surface of planet Earth is mostly covered in water. | Animals can think. |
Rocks probably can’t think. | People have rights and freedoms. |
Nature has value. | People have value. |
| Overview: Common Sense | ||
Function | LogicArgumentAesthetics Ethics | |
Definition | A perception, understanding or judgement than most people would accept without debate. | |
Value | Judging the truth of something based on a widespread perception. | |
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