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PHIL102: Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic (2018.A.01) 

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PHIL102: Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic (2018.A.01)
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Overview

Gain a comprehensive overview of Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic

Duration

40 hours

Mode of learning

Online

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Certificate

PHIL102: Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic (2018.A.01)
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PHIL102: Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic (2018.A.01)
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saylor academy 
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  • This course will introduce you to critical thinking, informal logic, and a small amount of formal logic
  • Its purpose is to provide you with the basic tools of analytical reasoning, which will give you a distinctive edge in a wide variety of careers and courses of study
  • While many university courses focus on the presentation of content knowledge, the emphasis here is on learning how to think effectively
  • Although the techniques and concepts covered here are classified as philosophical, they are essential to the practice of nearly every major discipline, from the physical sciences and medicine to politics, law, and the humanities
  • The course touches upon a wide range of reasoning skills, from verbal argument analysis to formal logic, visual and statistical reasoning, scientific methodology, and creative thinking
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PHIL102: Introduction to Critical Thinking and Logic (2018.A.01)
 at 
saylor academy 
Curriculum

Introduction and Meaning Analysis

Argument Analysis

Basic Sentential Logic

Venn Diagrams

Fallacies

Scientific Reasoning

Strategic Reasoning and Creativity

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