Logic and Reasoning
Philosophy · 3rd Year · Foundations of Philosophical Thinking · 1.º Período

Logic and Reasoning

An introduction to constructing valid arguments and identifying common logical fallacies. Students analyse everyday claims to test their soundness and validity.

NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy LO 1.4: Identify basic logical fallacies in everyday discourse.NCCA Philosophy LO 1.5: Construct and evaluate simple arguments.

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An introduction to constructing valid arguments and identifying common logical fallacies. Students analyse everyday claims to test their soundness and validity.

Key Questions

  1. What constitutes a valid argument?
  2. How can we spot a logical fallacy in everyday media?
  3. Why does good reasoning matter for society?

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