Critical thinking

The course covers some of the methodological tools of analytic philosophy and critical thinking, with a particular focus on argumentation analysis.

No description in English available.

Basic skills in argumentation analysis—such as reconstructing and evaluating arguments—are practiced in relation to current societal issues. Central concepts and distinctions in critical thinking, as well as those necessary for mastering argumentation analysis, are explored in depth. Examples include truth, rational belief, valid and sound arguments, and the distinction between deductive and inductive strength.

If you are interested in further deepening your understanding of various aspects of argumentation analysis, the course Methodology: Logic and Argumentation Analysis, 7.5 ECTS (course code FIMLA0), is recommended as a complement.


Teaching Format

The teaching primarily consists of lectures and/or seminars. In addition to these scheduled sessions, students are expected to devote a significant portion of their time to independent study in order to actively engage with the course literature and any other materials used in the course.


Assessment

The course is assessed through a written exam and graded according to the A–F grading scale. The most common forms of examination are in-class (written) exams and take-home exams.
It is important that you familiarize yourself with Stockholm University’s rules regarding cheating and plagiarism. More information is available here:
https://www.su.se/utbildning/studera-vid-universitetet/dina-rättigheter-och-skyldigheter?open-collapse-boxes=ccbd-fuskochplagiat

Examiner

Critical Thinking evening-time 50%: Isaac Taylor isaac.taylor@philosophy.su.se

The schedule will be available no later than one month before the start of the course. We do not recommend print-outs as changes can occur. At the start of the course, your department will advise where you can find your schedule during the course.


Note that the course literature can be changed up to two months before the start of the course.


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