PHIL 119 - Introduction to Critical Thinking—Honors

3 credits
3 hours per week.

This course is a study of the fundamental principles of logic, including reflective thinking. Emphasis will be given to the study of the traditional or classical forms of deductive and inductive inference and the process of communicating, symbolizing and defining. Constant practice in detecting fallacious reasoning will be provided. It also provides the student the opportunity for reading, critical thinking, research and writing experiences and for the application of knowledge and skills to problems and issues in contemporary society. This course is required of students in the University Honors Program to satisfy General Education Requirements and is open to other students with Departmental permission.

Offered (FALL/SPRING)