Learn critical thinking and logical reasoning to create valid arguments, avoid logical fallacies, and solve real-world problems using tools like if-then implications and Aristotle’s logic.

Critical and logical thinking are essential in today’s democratic society and professional organizations. This course lays a foundation for these skills by embedding logic into everyday language and situations.

You will learn to create logically valid arguments, recognize and avoid logical fallacies, and focus on the form of an argument rather than its content. You’ll explore how to prove the validity or invalidity of arguments and understand the historical development of logic from Aristotle’s syllogism to modern predicate logic.

By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to tackle real-world problems more effectively using logical operators, if-then implications, and other tools in logical reasoning. You’ll gain skills in using logic and language judiciously in both your professional and civic life.

Logical Thinking

Which is the correct sequence to rearrange the following sentences to create a coherent and valid logical argument?

A. Many athletes follow a strict training regimen.

B. Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.

C. Cardiovascular health is important for athletes.

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Which is the correct sequence to rearrange the following sentences to create a coherent and valid logical argument?
A. Many athletes follow a strict training regimen.
B. Regular exercise improves cardiovascular health.
C. Cardiovascular health is important for athletes.

Which is the correct sequence to rearrange the following sentences to create a coherent and valid logical argument?

A. Most successful entrepreneurs have a strong work ethic.

B. Alex demonstrates a strong work ethic in their business endeavors.

C. Alex is likely to become a successful entrepreneur.



Which is the correct sequence to rearrange the following sentences to create a coherent and valid logical argument?
A. Most successful entrepreneurs have a strong work ethic.
B. Alex demonstrates a strong work ethic in their business endeavors.
C. Alex is likely to become a successful entrepreneur.

Identify whether the following famous passage from Russell is a complete argument:

"The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. Knowledge of what? Knowledge of how to love, and what to love, and whom to love. It is guidance that comes from understanding, and is enriched by compassion and empathy."
[Bertrand Russell]

What option is correct?

Identify whether the following famous passage from Russell is a complete argument:
“The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge. Knowledge of what? Knowledge of how to love, and what to love, and whom to love. It is guidance that comes from understanding, and is enriched by compassion and empathy.”
[Bertrand Russell]
What option is correct?

Identify whether the following famous passage from Fitzgerald is a complete argument or not:

"So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past."
[Scott Fitzgerald]

Which is the correct answer?

Identify whether the following famous passage from Fitzgerald is a complete argument or not:
“So we beat on, boats against the current, borne back ceaselessly into the past.”
[Scott Fitzgerald]
Which is the correct answer?

Introduction to Logical Thinking

Fallacies in Logic

Logical Argument

What Is Logic?

First Theory of Logic: Aristotle’s Logic

Second Theory of Logic: Propositional Logic

Third Theory of Logic: Predicate Logic

Logical Reasoning in Action

Wrap Up

Exercise: Recognize an Argument