What you will learn in Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Course
- Understand and appreciate arguments presented by yourself and others.
- Determine the deductive validity of arguments.
Analyze and assess five common forms of inductive arguments.
Recognize and avoid common logical fallacies.
Program Overview
Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments
⏱️4 weeks
- Learn what constitutes an argument.
- Identify arguments in various contexts.
- Break down arguments into their essential parts.
- Fill in gaps by adding suppressed premises.
Think Again II: How to Reason Deductively
⏱️3 weeks
- Understand deductive reasoning and its validity.
- Use truth-tables and Venn diagrams to assess arguments.
- Differentiate between valid and invalid deductive arguments.
Think Again III: How to Reason Inductively
⏱️ 2 weeks
- Analyze generalizations from samples.
- Apply generalizations to specific cases.
- Infer the best explanations.
- Evaluate arguments from analogy and causal reasoning.
Think Again IV: How to Avoid Fallacies
⏱️ 10 hours
- Identify common fallacies such as equivocation, circularity, and vagueness.
- Understand how fallacies can mislead reasoning.
- Learn strategies to avoid making fallacious arguments.
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Job Outlook
- Critical thinking and logical reasoning are essential skills in various professions, including law, education, business, and public policy.
- Enhanced reasoning abilities contribute to better decision-making and problem-solving in professional settings.
- The ability to construct and evaluate arguments is valuable for roles that require analytical thinking and effective communication.
Specification: Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
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