PHIL 145 - Elementary Logical and Critical Thinking

Institution:

Valparaiso University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

An Introduction to strategies for constructing and evaluating arguments. Emphasis is placed on the development of skills needed to deal competently with arguments encountered in everyday life as well as on some of the more formal techniques of logical analysis. This course covers most of the same content as PHIL 150, but moves as a slightly slower pace in order to facilitate better learning for average math students. May be used to fulfill the Quantitative Analysis component of the General Education Requirements. May not be used to fulfill the Humanities component of the General Education Requirements. Prerequisite: MATH 110 or a 1 on the Math placement exam. Not open to students with a 2 on the mathematics placement exam or with calculus credit. Not open to students with credit for PHIL 150.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

valpo.edu

Phone Number:

(219) 464-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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