PHIL 110 - Thinking for Yourself

Institution:

University of Maryland-Global Campus

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Description:

An examination of methods for thinking analytically about realworld problems and solving them. Emphasis is on using inductive and deductive reasoning, proper argumentation, accepted methods of analysis, and synthesis of ideas; recognizing informal logical fallacies; and understanding the role of presuppositions and nonlogical factors as they apply to scientific, social, ethical, political, and other contemporary problems.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.umgc.edu

Phone Number:

(301) 985-7000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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