PHIL 252 — Critical Thinking
A philosophy elective focused on the theory and practice of disciplined reasoning. Covers how beliefs are formed and evaluated, how arguments are constructed and assessed, formal and informal logic, and the skills needed to identify and counter misleading information.
Key Concepts
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| Unit | Topic | Summary Page | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Why Critical Thinking | PHIL252-Unit1 | ingested |
| 2 | Arguments and Bullshit | PHIL252-Unit2 | ingested |
| 3 | Validity as a Truth-Preserving Method | PHIL252-Unit3 | ingested |
| 4 | Classification and Definition | PHIL252-Unit4 | ingested |
| 5 | Categorical Logic and Syllogisms | PHIL252-Unit5 | ingested |
| 6 | Fallacies of Ambiguity, Meaning, and Representation | PHIL252-Unit6 | ingested |
| 7 | Science & Causal Reasoning | PHIL252-Unit7 | ingested |
| 8 | Science and Worldviews | PHIL252-Unit8 | ingested |
| 9 | Emotions, Generalizations, and Justification (Chs. 15, 18, 19) | PHIL252-Unit9 | ingested |
| 10 | Putting Critical Thinking into Practice (Chs. 20, 21 + Calling Bullshit Chs. 10–11) | PHIL252-Unit10 | ingested |
Connections to Other Courses
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