PHI 101 - Critical Thinking

Institution:

Central Maine Community College

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Description:

3 Credits (3 Lecture 0 Lab 0 Shop) 3 Hrs/Wk (3 Hrs. Lecture) *15 wks This course introduces the student to the principles of critical thinking and provides practice in applying these principles to everyday decision making and argument analysis. The student will learn to distinguish between rational thoughts and feelings, identify assumptions, identify the quality of evidence, clarify by asking questions, fair-mindedly analyze multiple viewpoints, and make reasonable judgments. Students will apply principles of clear thinking to evaluating messages from the news media and advertising. Prerequisite: ENG 101.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.cmcc.edu

Phone Number:

(207) 755-5100

Regional Accreditation:

New England Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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