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Are you confident you can reason clearly? Are you able to convince others of your point of view? Are you able to give plausible reasons for believing what you believe? Do you sometimes read arguments in the newspapers, hear them on the television, or in the pub and wish you knew how to confidently evaluate them?Themes and summary (AI-generated based on podcaster-provided show and episode descriptions):
➤ Arguments • Recognizing and evaluating arguments • Deductive and inductive reasoning • Fallacies • Logic book-style analysis • Validity and truth in arguments • Critical reasoning skillsThis podcast, titled "Critical Reasoning for Beginners," is a six-part series designed to guide listeners through the fundamental concepts and skills associated with critical reasoning. The show aims to empower listeners with the ability to recognize, evaluate, and construct arguments effectively. Throughout the series, listeners will encounter discussions on the nature of arguments, focusing on understanding what constitutes an argument and the intricacies involved in identifying them.
As the series progresses, the podcast delves into various types of arguments, with particular emphasis on distinguishing between deductive and inductive arguments. Listeners will explore methods for laying out arguments in a clear, logical format, often referred to as "logic book style," to facilitate better evaluation and analysis.
A significant portion of the podcast is dedicated to evaluating arguments, where the importance of distinguishing between validity and truth in argumentation is examined. The series further explores what makes an argument good, with particular attention to assessing the strength and soundness of inductive arguments.
The final stages of the podcast focus on evaluating deductive arguments and investigating common fallacies. This aspect of the podcast aims to equip listeners with the skills necessary to identify flawed reasoning that may appear convincing but fails upon closer scrutiny.
Listeners who complete this series are offered suggestions for further learning and resources to continue their exploration of critical reasoning. Overall, this podcast provides a structured approach to understanding and improving one's reasoning skills, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in honing their analytical abilities.
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The Nature of Arguments 2010-Jan-29 79 minutes |
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The Nature of Arguments (Slides) 2010-Jan-29 |
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Different Types of Arguments 2010-Jan-29 70 minutes |
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Different Types of Arguments (Slides) 2010-Jan-29 |
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Setting out Arguments Logic Book Style 2010-Mar-10 80 minutes |
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Setting out Arguments Logic Book Style (Slides) 2010-Mar-10 |
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What is a Good Argument? Validity and Truth 2010-Mar-11 52 minutes |
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What is a Good Argument? Validity and Truth (Slides) 2010-Mar-11 |
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Evaluating Arguments Part One 2010-Mar-15 66 minutes |
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Evaluating Arguments Part One (Slides) 2010-Mar-15 |
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Evaluating Arguments Part Two 2010-Mar-18 57 minutes |
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Evaluating Arguments Part Two (Slides) 2010-Mar-18 |
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Further reading and more... (Slides) 2012-Apr-16 |