Elements Of Critical Thinking
| Title | Στοιχεία κριτικής επιχειρηματολογίας / Elements Of Critical Thinking |
| Code | Φ338 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | Philosophy and Education |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate, 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Filimon Peonidis |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 280009478 |
Programme of Study: UPS School of Philosophy and Education (2011-today)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Compulsory courses beloging to the selected specialisation | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Philosophy | Compulsory courses beloging to the selected specialisation | Winter/Spring | - | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2016 – 2017 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Class ID | 600071440
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Background
Course Type 2011-2015
General Foundation
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600071440
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students should be able to recognize and assess various types of arguments.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Work autonomously
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course aims at introducing students to informal logic, namely to the analysis and assessment of arguments expressed in a natural language. Among the topics discussed are: the identification and reconstruction of arguments, the distinction between inductive and deductive arguments, validity and soundness, definitions, fallacies and forms of philosophical argumentation. In addition, great emphasis is placed on debunking the widespread but logically spurious thinking underlying conspiracy theories and certain forms of pseudo-science. Due to the nature of this course students will be asked to take various tests apart from the final exam.
Educational Material Types
- Book
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
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Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
- Labortatory Assignment (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Φιλήμων Παιονίδης, Στοιχεία κριτικής επιχειρηματολογίας (Θεσσαλονίκη: Ζήτη, 2016)
Last Update
31-08-2016
