An introduction to critical thinking and the analysis of argument. We will examine arguments drawn from diverse sources including journalism, advertising, science, medicine, history, economics, and politics. In doing so, we will learn how to distinguish good arguments from bad, and how to construct rationally persuasive arguments of our own. Along the way we will grapple with scepticism, conspiracy theories, pseudoscience, and fallacies.
Unit details and rules
Academic unit | Philosophy |
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Credit points | 6 |
Prerequisites
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None |
Corequisites
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None |
Prohibitions
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PHIL2642 |
Assumed knowledge
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None |
Available to study abroad and exchange students | Yes |
Teaching staff
Coordinator | Luke Russell, luke.russell@sydney.edu.au |
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Lecturer(s) | Luke Russell, luke.russell@sydney.edu.au |
Tutor(s) | Hasti Lukic, hasti.lukic@sydney.edu.au |