| 1 |
Introduction to the topic. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 1-9.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 1-20.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 3-26. |
| 2 |
Thinking and Writing Clearly.
Definitions. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 11-31.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 168-215.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 27-54. |
| 3 |
Necessary and Sufficient Conditions.
Linguistic Pitfalls. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 33-52.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 108-142.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 55-72. |
| 4 |
Truth.
Basic Logic. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 53-67.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 216-240.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 73-88. |
| 5 |
Identifying Arguments.
Valid and Sound Arguments. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 69-85.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 21-61.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 89-105. |
| 6 |
Inductive Reasoning.
Argument Mapping. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 87-105.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 61-80.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 105-117. |
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Mid Term |
The questions prepared by the course instructor. |
| 8 |
Argument Analysis.
Scientific Reasoning. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 107-124.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 81-107.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 118-144. |
| 9 |
Mill’s Methods.
Reasoning About Causation. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 125-140.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 241-282.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal |
| 10 |
Diagrams of Causal Processes.
Statistics and Probability. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 141-157.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 283-321.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 169-184. |
| 11 |
Thinking About Values.
Fallacies. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 159-184.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 143-167.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 202-227. |
| 12 |
Cognitive Biases.
Analogical Reasoning. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 185-199.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 322-334.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 228-241. |
| 13 |
Making Rational Decisions.
What Is Creativity? |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 201-221.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 335-368.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 185-201. |
| 14 |
Creative Thinking Habits. |
An Introduction to Critical Thinking and Creativity: Think More, Think Better, pp. 223-231.
Critical Thinking: A Concise Guide, pp. 369-432.
Critical Thinking: An Appeal to Reason, pp. 242-265. |
| 15 |
Review. |
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| 16 |
Final Exam |
The questions prepared by the course instructor. |
