Module 2

Module 2 is designed as an active space where you can try out your newly acquired skills in identifying and analyzing arguments. You will be given the opportunity to deconstruct the components of an argument, discuss the structure of an argument, and analyze simple and complex arguments. 

Module 2 covers the following topics:

• • • What is an argument?

    • Analyzing arguments

      • • Identifying premises and conclusions

    • The structure of arguments

After successfully completing Module 2, you should be able to:

• • • Explain what constitutes an argument.

    • Identify argument components.

    • Evaluate simple and complex arguments.

    • Analyze premise and conclusion statements in arguments.

    • Distinguish between empirical and value arguments. 

Readings

• • • Module 2 Lecture

    • Glossary

Web Resources

• • • The Fallacy Files: Definitions and examples of common logical fallacies.

    • Bad Science: Contemporary examples of ways in which information, particularly statistical information, can be accidentally or willfully misinterpreted.

    • Guide to the Logical Fallacies