In this unit students will develop their intellectual autonomy: their ability to think for themselves. By learning how to distinguish rational argument from mere rhetoric, how to seek evidence and test hypotheses, how to use analogies, and how to detect fallacies, students will gain skill and confidence in critical thinking.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Philosophy |
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Credit points | 2 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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None |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | No |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Peter Anstey, peter.anstey@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Luke Russell, luke.russell@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Peter Anstey, peter.anstey@sydney.edu.au |
Aaron Wu, jiahao.wu@sydney.edu.au | |
Adam Piovarchy, adam.piovarchy@sydney.edu.au | |
Matthew Su, matthew.su@sydney.edu.au | |
Brigitte Everett, brigitte.everett@sydney.edu.au | |
Wendy Xin, wan.xin@sydney.edu.au | |
Jordan Lee-Tory, jordan.lee-tory@sydney.edu.au | |
Wen Yu, w.yu@sydney.edu.au |