2015-2016 Official General Catalog [Archived Catalog]
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PHI 209 - Verbal Reasoning
To improve student’s ability in reasoning. Concentration on qualification, symbols, ambiguity, analysis and semantics.
Credits: 3
Hours
3 Class Hours
Course Profile
Learning Outcomes of the Course:
Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:
1. Construct reasoned arguments which are coherent and correct in form.
2. Determine the validity or non-validity of deductive arguments.
3. Identify the major forms of argumentation including but not limited to analogy, causal arguments, and deductive arguments.
4. Identify internal fallacies in media as well as formal reasoning.
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