PHIL 2020H. Honors Principles of Logic and Argumentation. 3 Hours.

An introduction to the principles of logic and the nature of argumentation, taught in a discussion-oriented environment emphasizing reasoned discourse. Attention is given to lang- uage analysis, fallacies of reasoning, deductive and induc- tive procedures, subjective factors of reasoning and scientific method. Emphasis is on the practical appli- cation of basic principles to the analysis of ethical, political, and legal arguments and theories.