Philosophy · 1st Year · Foundations of Philosophy · 1.º Período
Building an Argument
Introduction to basic logic, identifying premises and conclusions, and spotting common logical fallacies.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy LO 1.7: Construct basic argumentsNCCA Philosophy LO 1.8: Identify underlying assumptions in arguments
About This Topic
Introduction to basic logic, identifying premises and conclusions, and spotting common logical fallacies.
Key Questions
- What is a logical argument?
- How do we support our opinions with reasons?
- What is a logical fallacy?
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