PHI 280 - Critical Thinking

Institution:

Midland University

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Description:

3 credit hours This course examines the processes of human argumentation and thinking from a variety of differing philosophical and disciplinary perspectives. Students learn how to identify cultural prejudices in formulation and examination of argumentation, how to construct arguments, how to examine critically the forms of arguments and the evidence provided in support of arguments. Students will study the common forms of fallacious reasoning and how to avoid unwarranted assumptions in building sound arguments. Formal logic is introduced as an aid in critical thinking. Cross cultural issues regarding the universality of human reasoning are also examined.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.midlandu.edu

Phone Number:

(800) 642-8382

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Four-one-four plan

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