This Critical Thinking series from Fayetteville State University provides a comprehensive guide to analyzing and constructing logical arguments. The course begins by distinguishing between arguments and non-arguments, helping students identify claims, premises, and conclusions in everyday reasoning. Learners develop skills to critically assess whether statements present a valid argument or merely provide information.
Subsequent lectures explore value judgments, showing how subjective evaluations differ from factual claims and how they influence reasoning and decision-making. The course then examines complex arguments and unstated premises, teaching students to recognize implicit assumptions and evaluate their validity within an argument.
Deductive and inductive reasoning are covered in depth, including exercises on identifying implicit premises, evaluating logical consistency, and constructing sound arguments. Students learn how to apply critical thinking techniques in practical scenarios, from academic writing to real-world problem-solving.
By the end of this series, learners will be able to clearly distinguish claims from arguments, analyze reasoning for strength and validity, and a
