Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments
You will discover what an argument is in this course. When you understand the meaning of argument, you'll be able to tell when someone is making an argument and when they aren't. Following that, you'll learn how to break down an argument into its constituent components, how to arrange them in a way that reveals their connections, and how to fill in holes in an argument by introducing repressed premises. You will be better equipped to grasp and appreciate arguments that you and others present by the end of this courses
Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic, Ninth Edition, Concise, Chapters 1-5, by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong and Robert Fogelin is recommended reading for students who seek more detailed explanations or additional exercises, or who want to go deeper into these issues. Each week will be broken down into various video portions that can be seen individually or in groups. After each segment, there will be a brief ungraded quiz to evaluate comprehension, as well as a longer graded quiz at the end of the course.
- Flexible deadlines: Reset deadlines based on your availability.
- Shareable certificate: Get a Certificate when you complete
- 100% online: Start now and learn when it's convenient for you.
- Course 1 of 4 in the: Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Specialization
- Beginner level: Approx. 25 hours to complete
- Subtitles: Arabic, French, Ukrainian, Portuguese (European), Chinese (Simplified), Italian, Portuguese (Brazilian)
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