Logic, Reasoning and Nonsense: How to Tell the Difference

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This course introduces students to logic, a discipline that straddles public policy, philosophy, law and mathematics. Students are empowered to use logic in their personal and professional lives to make informed decisions, identify invalid arguments and debate current topics. Topics include formal structures of thought as they can be readily applied to the organization of thought in written and spoken language. Students identify the logical errors or fallacies that are most frequently made in written and oral discourse. Prerequisite(s): ENG0001 or placement, ENG1020 or ENG1024 , MATH1002 (or higher), sophomore status. Offered at Providence 3 Semester Credits