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PHIL 120. Critical Thinking [C1CT]


Credits 3.00 PeopleSoft Course ID 005019 Grading Basis GRD

An introduction to the techniques for analyzing and evaluating information in everyday experience. The functions of language will be discussed. Techniques for judging the strengths of arguments and the probable truth of the arguments’ premises will be examined. This course does not meet the philosophy requirement for the B.A. degree. May be used for general education  credit. May not be used for major credit.