Thinking and Reasoning

Overview

Subject area

PHI

Catalog Number

101

Course Title

Thinking and Reasoning

Department(s)

Description

In this course, the student will become familiar with the vocabulary of philosophical thinking and develop thinking and logical reasoning skills needed for academic performance. Study topics will include: reasoning, analysis of arguments, forms and uses of inferences, assertions, explanations, generalizations, analogies, and fallacies. The examination of the topics discussed will serve to facilitate the application of clear thinking and logical reasoning to the student's mental, verbal, and writing process.

Typically Offered

Fall, Spring

Academic Career

Undergraduate

Liberal Arts

Yes

Credits

Minimum Units

3

Maximum Units

3

Academic Progress Units

3

Repeat For Credit

No

Components

Name

Lecture

Hours

3

Requisites

011233

Course Schedule