PHIL1115 — Introduction to Logic and Critical Reasoning
PHIL 1115 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Reasoning PHIL 1115 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Reasoning 3 Credits Gives students an appreciation of logical concepts and methodology. Examines the basic principles of logic and critical thinking in a natural language context. Emphasis on different kinds of arguments, syllogisms, methods of argument evaluation, and the detection of common fallacies as they arise in contexts such as political debate, advertising, science, law, and ethics. Major Content Areas Evaluating inductive and deductive reasoning 20% Key concepts: validity and soundness 10% Deductive reasoning: examine distinct deductively valid argument forms 20% Applying logical toolkit to example(s) of extended arguments 10% Inductive reasoning: examples of different types 20% Identifying arguments and reasoning 10% Predicate Logic 10% Fallacies 10% Learning