Critical Thinking And Writing In Philosophy

Prerequisites: ENG 110 or ENG 110H.Examination of the basic elements of logic, including the study of the principles of inductive and deductive reasoning, their relevance to problem-solving, scientific method, and argument analysis/evaluation. Development of critical thinking skills, including identifying and evaluating arguments, recognizing informal fallacies, and the uses and misuses of language in a variety of contexts. Integration of critical thinking skills with the techniques of effective argumentative writing, addressing themes of social and multicultural relevance. (Fulfills Critical Thinking requirement for IGETC/CSU General Education.)Hours: 54 (54 lecture)Transfer Information: CSUGE Area A3, IGETC Area 1B, CSU Transferable, UC TransferableSBCC General Education: SBCCGE Area D2Grading Options: Pass/No Pass or Standard Letter