PHIL 1302 - Critical Thinking

Credits: 3 Class: 3 Lab: 0
A practical introduction to thinking effectively that develops skills in recognizing premises and conclusions to arguments. The course provides practice in evaluating arguments, clarifying meanings, recognizing the various ways language functions, and defining terms. The course teaches both deductive and inductive uses of logic using examples from various disciplines including the sciences, literature, politics and advertising. The class teaches precision in language and interpretation.