Introduction to Philosophical Inquiry
Students explore the nature of philosophical questions and the basic tools of logic and reasoning. They learn to distinguish philosophical inquiry from other academic disciplines.
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Students explore the nature of philosophical questions and the basic tools of logic and reasoning. They learn to distinguish philosophical inquiry from other academic disciplines.
Key Questions
- What makes a question philosophical?
- How do we construct a valid argument?
- Why is philosophical reasoning important?
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