Identification and critical evaluation of arguments in philosophical, scientific, and ordinary contexts from a logical point of view. they will do so by learning about various kinds of arguments (deductive, inductive, abductive, deductive-hypothetico, etc.), the logical principles which underlie good arguments, the logical fallacies which render arguments defective, and more. They will learn about these things both directly (through examination and discussion of a logic textbook) and indirectly (through examination and discussion of philosophical, scientific, and other works which may be evaluated from a logical point of view). (social science) (COPT) NOTE: PHL 100 can be used to satisfy the sixth area of the Flexible Core.

This course examines the principles of clear and accurate thought, including sound and valid arguments and methods of scientific reasoning in moral and political argument.

The course focuses on principles of sound thinking and valid argument in order to develop skills in analysis and evaluation of inductive and deductive reasoning. Students learn to discriminate between valid and invalid argument, using as tools the techniques of formal and symbolic logic.

Elective Credit

3 hours; 3 creditsExamination and development of reasoning skills. Informal logic. Topics such as meaning, definition, the analysis of arguments, fallacies. Use of examples in reasoning to apply principles studied. Legal reasoning, support for claims about public policy, scientific and philosophical arguments.

This course provides students with an introduction to the elements of logical reasoning. Basic rules and methods of assessing validity and proving arguments as they occur in natural language are introduced (such as truth tables and rules of inference). The goal of the course is to enable students to translate and evaluate arguments in natural language using the basic tools of modern logic. The focus of this course enables it to serve as an excellent form of preparation for SATs, LSATs and other standardized tests, as well as an analytic resource for further academic studies.

CBA Credit - Liberal Arts

Philosophy Elective Credit Reviewed

Philosophy Elective

Satisfies Flexible Core - Scientific World

This course is a basic introduction to critical reasoning. Focus is on students' developing and applying skills in critical and analytic reading and writing. Topics covered include recognizing arguments, identifying premises and conclusions, clarity and relevance in argumentative language, distinguishing types of arguments, validity and soundness in constructing and evaluating arguments, fallacies, elements of legal reasoning.

Satisfies Flexible Core - Scientific World

Humanities Philosophy Elective

Introduction to the concepts and methods of thinking, reading and writing analytically and evaluatively. Note: No previous study of logic or philosophy is required.Note: This course satisfies either Scientific World or College Option requirement in the CUNY 2013 Gen Ed requirements at Lehman.

This course is an elementary course in logic intended as a general introduction to the rules of systematic thinking. Its purpose is to introduce students to basic principles of logic used in communication and reasoning. The course is designed to help students improve their analytical reasoning skills and develop the habits of critical thinking essential to college-level work in any subject. It focuses on the methods of analyzing various kinds of arguments in natural language.

Development of critical thinking skills. Topics include: structure of arguments, nature of an inference; types of inductive and deductive arguments, common fallacies and other errors and deceptions in reasoning.

Philosophy Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Elective Credit

Focuses on the techniques of rational inference and analytical judgment. These include the study of informal logic (arguing cogently and recognizing common informal fallacies), formal patterns of reasoning (syllogistic and propositional logic), and some distinctive analytical methods used in scientific and professional disciplines. Provides students with the competencies that are requisite to successful career growth and life-long learning.

Philosophy Liberal Arts Elective