We encounter fallacies almost everywhere we look. Politicians, salespeople, and children commonly use fallacies in order to get you to think whatever they want you to think. It’s important to learn to recognize fallacies so that you can avoid being fooled by them. It’s also important to learn about fallacies so that you avoid making fallacious arguments yourself. This course will show you how to identify and avoid many of the fallacies that lead people astray.
This course is part of the Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Specialization
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Welcome to the Course
Fallacies of Unclarity
Fallacies of Relevance
Fallacies of Vacuity and Circularity
Refutation: Its Varieties and PItfalls
Catch-Up and Final Quiz
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- 4 stars18.59%
- 3 stars2.80%
- 2 stars0.35%
- 1 star1.40%
TOP REVIEWS FROM THINK AGAIN IV: HOW TO AVOID FALLACIES
This course is interesting, there are some concepts useful I can use on life.
Fun course. Great refresher on what makes up fallacies in communication.
Challenging material presented by two engaging and sharp instructors. Highly recommend this course to any seeking to hone their logic and reasoning skills! The course will make you think!
Useful information for anyone who talks or writes.
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