Introduction to Logic - Critical Thinking
What you'll learn
- In this fist series of lessons you will learn to appreciate the traditional logic, the structure of good arguments, the principle on which logic is based.
- We will focus also on practical applications and the relationships between Logic and Philosophy.
- Introduction to critical thinking: Defining critical thinking and its importance in philosophy and everyday life.
- The structure of arguments: Understanding the components of an argument, including the premises and the conclusion, and how to identify and evaluate them.
Requirements
- There are no special prerequisite for this course; you use some form of arguments every day in your life, so you have already what it takes.
- This course on critical thinking based on philosophy would be suitable for a wide range of audiences, including college and university students, as well as professionals who are interested in improving their critical thinking skills. The course would be particularly relevant for students and professionals in fields that require strong analytical and problem-solving skills, such as philosophy, law, business, and politics. In addition, the course would be beneficial for anyone who is interested in deepening their understanding of philosophical concepts and ideas, or who wants to develop their ability to think critically about complex issues. The course would also be suitable for individuals who are interested in enhancing their decision-making skills and in making informed and well-reasoned choices in their personal and professional lives. Overall, the course would be most suitable for individuals who are motivated to improve their critical thinking skills and who are interested in exploring philosophical ideas and concepts in a structured and systematic way.
Description
14-07-2023 New lecture uploaded: The Fallacy of Equivocation. The fallacy of equivocation serves as a reminder of the importance of careful reasoning and critical analysis in evaluating arguments. By recognizing and understanding this fallacy, we can enhance our ability to identify flawed reasoning and avoid being misled by deceptive arguments.
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Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking
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New video on Meaning and Context just uploaded.
Words play a crucial role in conveying meaning and ideas.
The multiple meanings of words and the rules for effective reading and interpretation of texts.
· The two rules enhance understanding, promote accurate interpretation, and prevent misattributions or misinterpretations.
· Effective reading and interpretation skills are valuable in academic, personal, and professional contexts.
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This course on critical thinking based on philosophy would be suitable for a wide range of audiences, including college and university students, as well as professionals who are interested in improving their critical thinking skills. The course would be particularly relevant for students and professionals in fields that require strong analytical and problem-solving skills, such as philosophy, law, business, and politics.
In addition, the course would be beneficial for anyone who is interested in deepening their understanding of philosophical concepts and ideas, or who wants to develop their ability to think critically about complex issues. The course would also be suitable for individuals who are interested in enhancing their decision-making skills and in making informed and well-reasoned choices in their personal and professional lives.
Overall, the course would be most suitable for individuals who are motivated to improve their critical thinking skills and who are interested in exploring philosophical ideas and concepts in a structured and systematic way.
New videos uploaded.
The first one on the Logic of Stoic is ready. The Stoics represent a milestone in the history of Logic.
"Democratic institutions require that citizens think for themselves, discuss problems freely with one another, and decide issues on the basis of deliberation and weighing of evidence. Through the study of logic we can acquire not only practice in reasoning, but also respect for reason, and thus reinforce and secure the values we prize." I.M.C.
Two new lectures added -- 20/03/2020
New resources added, check the course curriculum. 30 August 2019
NEW LECTURE ADDED: The Socratic Logic - The Elenchus. 27/04/2019
I just added a new Section: Introduction to Logic of Dialectics. Please check it out and spread the word.
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This course is updated regularly with new lessons, so you are going to get much more than you see in the present curriculum. Learning logic is about a better way to think, therefore it is about the quality of our lives. Make the most of it.
All the best, Maurizio Bisogno
Don't you use reasoning every day? Would it not be important then to be able to separate the good from the bad... arguments. Logic was first systematized by Aristotle, the ancient Greek philosopher who stands like a giant against time. In this course we introduce his Logic of Syllogism. Logic should be understood as a practical tool and as a way to structure the mind. Furthermore, any student in Philosophy should have at least a basic understanding of Logic.
Who this course is for:
- Would you like to go a step further? Would you like to know what separates bad from good thinking? How to understand the logical structure of an arument? Some arguments seem true and are in fact false, how do you discern them? Learn to use your reason.
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Letter of REFERENCE:
UNIVERSITA’ DEGLI STUDI DI GENOVA DIPARTIMENTO DI FILOSOFIA - SEZIONE DI EPISTEMOLOGIA VIA BALM, 4 1-16126 GENOVA, ITALY
PROF. EVANDRO AGAZZI
To whom it may concern
I had the opportunity of knowing personally Maurizio Bisogno when he came to study philosophy at the University of Fribourg (Switzerland) after having already spent some years of philosophical study at Italian universities. He had a respectable background of direct knowledge of certain classical and especially contemporary continental philosophers, and a genuine passion for philosophy that pushed him to produce his own philosophical ideas in an original way. In my opinion he was in need of more systematic and professional discipline and for this reason I convinced him to prepare his master dissertation under my tutorship in Philosophy of Science, that is, a domain in which rigour is especially necessary. The result was satisfactory: his thesis on the work of the Swiss mathematician-philosopher Ferdinand Gonseth was good, and such that I could entrust him with the translation of two volumes regarding Gonseth for the book series "Epistemologia" of which I was the Editor for the publisher Franco Angeli of Milan. In the following years I also accepted some articles by Maurizio Bisogno in the journals .Nuova Secondaria and Epistemologia of which I was the Editor. In the last two decades my contacts with him have become sporadic, also due to the fact that I retired both from the Universities of Fribourg and Genoa, of which I am Emeritus. Nevertheless, from time to time I have had the opportunity of corresponding with him and becoming acquainted with his work and production. If I consider the varied display of my best disciples, I can make a distinction between those who were especially prone to systematic and 'professional' work, and those who were more gifted for lively production of ideas and genuine philosophical passion. Maurizio Bisogno belongs to the second category, and is one of the few persons I know who have made of philosophy their fundamental commitment for life. For this reason I think that he would be very stimulating when coming into contact with young students as a teacher, increasing their motivation for the study of philosophy, and exchanging with them a real philosophical dialogue.
Genoa, 26th May 2018
Evandro Agazzi, Emeritus Professor of Philosophy
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Maurizio Bisogno spent the first 21 years of his life in the beautiful region of Campania in Southern Italy. His natal village is located not far from the sea and is at the bottom of a breathtaking mountain.
Maurizio's interest for philosophy and writing began when he was 15. He had to understand politics beyond what was appearing to him. Maurizio needed to study theories, not just pragmatic events. He also had a need for introspection. Karl Marx ,Antonio Gramsci, Frederick Nietzsche and Giacomo Leopardi, Sigmund Freud were among his 'companions'.
Maurizio attended The University of Salerno, The University of Naples and The University of Fribourg. He graduated with a Masters Of Arts in Philosophy.
He has written poems, articles, short essays and his book, La Filosofia è la Vita. He also focuses on philosophical counseling.Maurizio and his work are unique since his life revolves around study and application of philosophy and psychology. His research does not follow 'present-day laboratory team-work'. His work is that of an individual thinker. Maurizio's understanding of what philosophy is, is rooted from the ancient Greek philosophy, but he has still developed his own way to walk the path. Maurizio says that life and its manifestations inspire him to do what he does.
Maurizio is currently living in Ireland. He has a job, takes care of his family and continues to pursue his philosophical research and writing.