PHL401 Critical Reasoning (8)
Enrolment Restriction: Not available to students who have completed PHL201 Critical Reasoning.
This subject is an introduction to informal logic and the nature of argument, especially as it relates to real-life settings. It is designed to develop the intellectual virtues of clear thinking and rational decision-making. Students will learn to accurately interpret the many types of arguments they encounter on a day to day basis, from the mundane to exotic. They will learn not only to distinguish good arguments from bad, but also to consistently construct good arguments for themselves. In this course we shall also be introducing several advanced topics, including the nature of conductive arguments, counter-considerations and confirmation bias. From common sense to abstract reasoning, this subject promises to help each student develop the tools necessary for all other rational pursuits.