Logical Fallacies With the Fallacy Detective
Class experience
We have started this class already but it is not too late to join! Sometimes, we sense that an argument is not quite right but without knowing why, we are inclined to accept the assertion as fact. This class will use the text "The Fallacy Detective" by Nathaniel and Hans Bluedorn to discover some of the most frequently used fallacies in order to better evaluate ideas and assertions that we all encounter in our day-to-day lives. Learning this will also help us to provide better evidence...
I have taught this class before in a homeschool co-op setting. It was tons of fun! My passion is help learners be able to see where others are making mistakes in their reasoning as well as help the student build their own assertions and points of view void of these mistakes. My background comes from a decade of working as an Analyst of world affairs with the Department of Defense. I learned how to review the evidence (sometimes with the necessity of weeding out deceptions, emotionalized content or propaganda) in order to draw out the facts.
Homework Offered
Students will read the assigned chapters in advance of the class and be prepared to discuss.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
"The Fallacy Detective" by Nathaniel Bluedorn and Hans Bluedorn, Amazon $19.99 new, Kindle $9.99, used at various prices.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Hello everyone! You've heard the proverbial saying, "Give a man a fish, he'll eat for the day. Teach a man to fish, he'll never go hungry again." The conveyance of knowledge from one person to another can not be understated. It is paramount to...
Group Class
$8
weekly or $120 for 16 classes1x per week, 16 weeks
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-16
3-10 learners per class