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Jan 15, 2025
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HU 431B - Informal Logic3 lecture hours 0 lab hours 3 credits
Course Description
The study of informal logic emphasizes critical analysis, clarity of language, formulation and evaluation of arguments, and the recognition of fallacies or mistakes in reasoning. The first part of the course covers the relationship between philosophy and logic, the history of logic, and recognizing and evaluating arguments. The second part of the course covers the recognition of fallacies, the role and importance of language, and reasoning used in the news media, science, and other areas of contemporary concern.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
• Develop the ability to question, to think critically, and to utilize philosophical methods
• Think and express ideas more clearly
• Improve the skills involved in structuring and understanding arguments
Prerequisites by Topic
• No prerequisites by topic appended.
Course Topics
• Philosophy and logic (2 classes)
• History of logic (1 class)
• Recognizing arguments– Claims and grounds, Warrants and backing, and Modal qualifiers and rebuttals (Each 2 classes)
• Fallacies (6 classes)
• Language and reasoning (3 classes)
• Special fields of reasoning (2 classes)
• Existential thinking and reasoning (2 classes)
• Reviews and tests (3 classes)
Coordinator
Gary Boelkins
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