Duke University
Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Specialization
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Duke University

Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Specialization

Think Again: How to Reason and Argue. Learn how to recognize and make well reasoned arguments.

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Beginner level
No prior experience required
Flexible schedule
5 months at 4 hours a week
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Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Understand and appreciate arguments that you and other people present

  • Determine whether or not an argument is deductively valid

  • Analyze and assess five common forms of inductive arguments

  • Recognize fallacies

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Taught in English
91 practice exercises

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Specialization - 4 course series

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Category: Deductive Reasoning
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Oral Expression
Category: Research
Category: Logical Reasoning

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Category: Deductive Reasoning
Category: Theoretical Computer Science
Category: Logical Reasoning
Category: Computational Logic

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Category: Deductive Reasoning
Category: Probability
Category: Logical Reasoning
Category: Complex Problem Solving
Category: Statistical Inference
Category: Correlation Analysis
Category: Analytical Skills
Category: Decision Making
Category: Bayesian Statistics

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Category: Learning Strategies
Category: Appeals
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Discussion Facilitation

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Dr. Walter  Sinnott-Armstrong
Duke University
4 Courses360,466 learners
Dr. Ram  Neta
Duke University
13 Courses372,723 learners

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