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PHL501 Critical Reasoning (8)
Abstract| 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 subject we shall also be introducing several advanced topics, including methods to evaluate complex arguments and inductive reasoning. From common sense to abstract logic, this subject promises to help each student develop the tools necessary for all other rational pursuits. |
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Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details prior to contacting their course coordinator: PHL501
Where differences exist between the handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
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Subject information| Duration | Grading System | School: |
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| One session/session | HD/FL | School of Humanities and Social Sciences |
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Enrolment restrictions| Not available to students who have completed PHL201 Critical Reasoning.
Students must have access to a computer and the internet. |
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Learning OutcomesUpon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to critically evaluate arguments
- be able to construct advanced arguments and counter arguments
- be able to demonstrate and apply a high level of understanding of modern logic
- be able to identify formal and informal fallacies of logic and apply to both simple and complex arguments |
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SyllabusThe subject will cover the following topics:
-Basic Concepts
-Identiying Arguments
-Logic and Language
-Informal Fallacies
-Categorical Logic: Statements
-Catergorical Logic: Syllogism
-Statement Logic: Truth Tables
-Statement Logic: Proofs
-Induction
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The information contained in the 2015 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 01 October 2015. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.
