Enhance your critical thinking and argumentation skills with a course offered by Maciej Pichlak at the University of Wroclaw. The course covers general principles of correct reasoning, types of arguments, analytical skills, and more. Dive into lectures, seminars, essential readings, and engaging scenarios to hone your ability to construct, assess, and evaluate arguments effectively. Join now to sharpen your logical reasoning and communication competences in a structured learning environment.
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Critical Thinking & Argumentation Maciej Pichlak Department of Legal Theory and Philosophy of Law University of Wroclaw maciej.pichlak@uwr.edu.pl https://prawo.uni.wroc.pl/user/12147
The objectives 1. To acquaint students with the general principles of correct reasoning and basic types of arguments. 2. To acquire skills in critical thinking, constructing and assesing arguments. 3. To develop analytical and communicational competences.
The content Lectures: The concept of argument The structure of argument Recognizing and constructing arguments Conspiracy theories and pseudosciene THE EXAM Seminar classes: Selected types of arguments Constructing and reconstructing of arguments Evaluation (assessment) of arguments Fallacies THE FINAL TEST
How much? I have 100 Euro more than you. How much Euro do you have, if together we have 110 Euro?
Who has the keys? There are: Mum, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt, Uncle, and the Cousin sitting around the table. They are looking for the keys. Mum: This is Uncle who s got the keys. Dad: No, this is Grandpa or Cousin. Grandma: Ok, I ve got it. Grandpa: Don t look at me, I don t have it. Aunt: Grandma cannot have it, I ve got it. Uncle: No, this is Mum or Dad who has it. Cousin: I know that only one of you said the truth. Who has the keys?
Critical thinking may be critical The court finds as unreliable the declaration of the accused that he has bought a car radio found in his flat. The professional experience of the court allows for a conclusion that a theft does not buy such a thing as a car radio, and even for a lower price, for he can steal it for free.
