How to be Less Wrong: Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking

Catalog description

This is an introductory course in logical analysis and critical thinking. It is appropriate for any academic level or any major or minor. In this course, students will gain a deeper understanding of the way that people use language to make arguments, explanations, and even mistakes. The kinds of skills learned in PH 104 are broad and transferable to any other discipline. Class sessions are a mix of discussion/practice and lecture designed to help students think clearly and critically about common beliefs and current events. Prerequisite: None.