While some use the visions they claim to have seen during a near-death experience (friends, loved ones, a tunnel of light)as evidence of a peaceful afterlife, scientists have suggested that such experiences may actually be the result of a massive release of endorphins in a dying brain. Which concept of critical thinking is most important in this example?

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Ruling out rival hypotheses is the most important concept of critical thinking in this example, as it suggests that there may be alternative explanations for the near-death experience other than evidence of an afterlife. By ruling out these alternative hypotheses, such as the release of endorphins in a dying brain, one can better understand the true nature of the experience.

While Some Use the Visions They Claim to Have Seen