PHIL 2100 - Critical Thinking

Institution:

St Catherine University

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Description:

Understanding patterns of reasoning as they occur in ordinary language contexts, development of the practical skills of identifying and critically evaluating arguments. Topics include: distinguishing arguments from rhetoric and other forms of persuasion; how to construct an argument; how claims are supported by reasons; distinguishing good arguments from bad ones; how poor arguments can manage to be persuasive. Offered in alternate years in the Day Program. Also offered in Weekend College. This course can serve as the second philosophy course for students seeking the B.A. degree.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stkate.edu

Phone Number:

(651) 690-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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