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PHIL 1105 - Introduction to Logic and Critical Reasoning


Credits: 3

Catalog Description
This course introduces students to the philosophical study of reasoning. Studies include the function and uses of language, the distinction between deductive and inductive arguments, methods for symbolizing and evaluating the validity of deductive arguments, and the detection of informal fallacies. Students will gain practical skills used in the evaluation of inductive and deductive arguments.

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) Goal Area(s) fulfilled: Goal 02: Critical Thinking, Goal 04: Mathematical/Logical Reasoning



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