PHL238 Critical Thinking in Everyday Life

Course Description

An introduction to the skills needed to rationally and critically evaluate common forms of illogical reasoning, verbal sleights of hand and the use of language to distort and confuse. Emphasizes critical thinking in real-world applications involving advertising, politics, claims of the paranormal and controversial issues like abortion. Also covers the basics of deductive and inductive reasoning.

Prerequisite

ENG 100/101

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