Course Description
A study of the rules of valid judging and reasoning, both inductive and deductive with an emphasis on traditional, language-centered context with some exposure to symbolic logic. Logical analysis of both formal and informal fallacies and of the consistency and logical consequences of a given set of statements is included. Logical analysis is applied to concrete problems dealing with our knowledge of reality. IAI: H4 906.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score or ENGL 1422 with a grade of C or better - Must be taken either prior to or at the same time as this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Recognize arguments.
- Evaluate the structure and success of arguments.
- Develop the ability to read, write, listen, and speak critically and creatively.
- Develop the habit of analyzing, assessing, and revising thought.
- Identify key structural components in argument and reasoning.
- Identify fallacies in academic, professional, and everyday reasoning.
- Situate intellectual authority in logic and reasoning rather than authoritative figures or texts.
- Assess and defend the reasonableness of one’s own beliefs and the beliefs of others.
- Formulate and defend arguments in both spoken and written form.