PHI 212 - Logic and Critical Thinking

▲ = Fulfills a General Education Requirement.
This course explores the elements of sound reasoning, including the nature of arguments and various forms of reasoning. Students will examine rhetorical devices as well as informal and formal fallacies. Examples of fallacious reasoning will be drawn from politics, advertising, business, morality, and religion. The course is designed to enhance students’ critical thinking and promote success in academic inquiry across the disciplines.
Prerequisite: ENG 101.
3 lecture hours per week.
3 credit hours