Critical Reasoning

  • PHI-130: Critical Reasoning
  • Course Guide
    • Basic Course Outline
    • Syllabus
  • Learning Pathways
    • Learning Pathway 1: Introduction to Critical Reasoning
    • Learning Pathway 2: Identifying and Analyzing Arguments
    • Learning Pathway 3: Obstacles to Clear Thinking
    • Learning Pathway 4: Evaluating Arguments
    • Learning Pathway 5: Constructing and Reflecting on Arguments in Different Kinds of Writing
  • Answer Keys
    • Learning Pathway 1 Answer Key
    • Learning Pathway 2 Answer Key
    • Learning Pathway 3 Answer Key
    • Learning Pathway 4 Answer Key
    • Learning Pathway 5 Answer Key
  • Rubrics
    • Journal Assignment Rubric, Learning Pathway 1
    • Journal Assignment Rubric, Learning Pathway 3
    • Journal Assignment Rubric, Learning Pathway 5
  • Resources
    • Written Assignment Rubric Template
    • Bibliography
    • Glossary
    • Examples of Unintentional Plagiarism
    • When to Quote and When to Paraphrase
    • A Brief Guide to Writing Argumentative Essays

Learning Pathway 2: Identifying and Analyzing Arguments

1. Overview
2. Topics
3. Objectives
4. Study Materials
5. Reading
6. Activities

Study Materials

Readings

  • Learning Pathway 2 Reading
  • Glossary

Web Resources

  • Definitions and examples of common logical fallacies.
  • Contemporary examples of ways in which information, particularly statistical information, can be accidentally or wilfully misinterpreted.
  • The site contains definitions and examples of a wide range of logical fallacies.
  • Stephen Downes’ Guide to the Logical Fallacies.

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