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PHIL1030 — Critical Thinking

3 credits · 3 hours

PHIL 1030 - Critical Thinking PHIL 1030 - Critical Thinking Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Critical Thinking is the general term given to a wide range of cognitive skills related to accurately making, understanding, and evaluating arguments. Students will learn to identify good and bad arguments and evaluate empirical evidence by learning about the logical structure of various forms of argument; drawing inferences from data; identifying language problems, including ambiguity and vagueness; recognizing hidden assumptions; and developing the skill of making rationally defensible choices. Students will be challenged to identify their own styles of critical thought and to apply new techniques to real-life issues. This course is designed to enhance one’s ability to think critically, a crucial skill for academic, personal, and professional success. Corequisite: ENGL 1500 ODHE Transfer: OT36TMAH; TAGOAH060 Course Classification: G

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