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PHIL 200 - Critical Thinking and Composition


Units: 3 GE

Prerequisite(s): Satisfaction of the SDSU Written Communication Assessment requirement and AFRAS 120  or AMIND 120  or CCS 111B  or LING 100B  or RWS 100  [or ENGL 100  or POL S 100 ] or RWS 105B . Proof of completion of prerequisite(s) required: Test scores or verification of exemption; grade report or copy of transcript.

Introduction to critical thinking and writing. Evaluation and development of correct reasoning and effective style and organization in argumentative writing. Correct deductive and inductive reasoning. Fallacies. Critical appraisal of evidence. Construction of rebuttals and counter-arguments. Formerly numbered Philosophy 110.