Ethics, Law, and Logic

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This course puts the rules of formal argumentation to work in practical and professional settings, applying logic directly to legal and ethical contexts. Students learn a variety of tools in logic and critical thinking such as fallacies, information literacy, argument by analogy, and the application of general principles to particular cases in order to emphasize the role of logical analysis in real-world circumstances. In addition, this course emphasizes oral and written presentation of valid and persuasive arguments.