ロジックツールキット: 批判的思考入門

This class will introduce students to some of the fundamentals of critical thinking. We'll begin very generally by exploring what critical thinking is and why it matters. Then we'll look into some more specific areas, particularly the following:

-What arguments are
-The components of an argument (premises and conclusions)
-Evaluating arguments (validity and soundness)
-A sampling of some valid argument forms
-Some of the most common fallacies (i.e., mistakes in reasoning) to avoid

Near the end of the session, time permitting, we'll also discuss some strategies for maintaining productive discussions between people who disagree about something. 

By the session's end, students will be more prepared to think critically about any topic they choose.