PHIL 111 - Critical Thinking And Writing In Philosophy

    Recent Professors
    Chris Kramer, Dennis Gagnon
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Summer 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Summer 2025
    Class Size
    36 students
    Difficulty
    6.2Demandingout of 10
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or ENGL C1000H.
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    UC and CSUCal-GETC Area 1B · IGETC Area 1B · CSU GE Area A3
    Description
    Examination of the basic elements of logic, including the study of the principles of inductive and deductive reasoning, their relevance to problem-solving, scientific method, and argument analysis/evaluation. Development of critical thinking skills, including identifying and evaluating arguments, recognizing informal fallacies, and the uses and misuses of language in a variety of contexts. Integration of critical thinking skills with the techniques of effective argumentative writing, addressing themes of social and multicultural relevance. (Fulfills Critical Thinking requirement for IGETC/CSU General Education.)
    Usually Held
    Mon Wed 11:10am–12:30pm, Mon Wed 12:45pm–2:05pm