PHIL 240 - (P,W) Logic and Written Discourse

Institution:

University of Scranton

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

PHIL 240 is to equip students with an understanding of the conditions that constitute good reasoning, and also the skill to construct good arguments in writing. It covers the following four areas: the nature of logical arguments, deduction (e.g., syllogism, propositional logic), induction (e.g., analogical reasoning, causal inference), and fallacies.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.scranton.edu

Phone Number:

(570) 941-7400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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