THINKING CRITICALLY: CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND APPLICATIONS

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This is an advanced study of critical thinking, evidence assessment, and philosophical analysis. The course explores common logical errors and reasoning pitfalls due to human perception, cognition, and memory. It provides strategies and standards of evidence analysis, facilitating an awareness of the differences between science and pseudoscience. Specific topics may include (although not exclusively): confirmation bias, memory fabrication, probability, astrology, miracle cures, parapsychology, near-death experiences, alien abductions, and ancient astronauts. PHI 101 is recommended. PREREQ: MINIMUM JUNIOR STANDING OR INSTRUCTOR CONSENT