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By the end of this program, students will be able to:
Use the rules of deductive reasoning (sentential and predicate logic) and ampliative reasoning (analogy, abduction, and induction). Students will use these skills to understand what an argument is and how to sort good arguments from bad arguments.
Create and use argument maps to show and understand how arguments are structured.
Analyze and evaluate arguments from classic philosophy texts, social issues, and current events. Students will work through examples of famous arguments in various fields, gaining the confidence to think rigorously for themselves.
Create a strong, detailed argument on a topic of your choice, using your skills in reasoning and argument mapping.
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See a sample logic handout here.
Unit 1: Deductive Reasoning
In this module, students will learn the basics of sentential logic, predicate logic, and their application to real-world problems, such as law and politics.Week 1: Sentential Logic
Week 2: Sentential Logic (continued)
Week 3: Predicate Logic
Week 4: Predicate Logic (continued)Unit 2: Ampliative Reasoning
In this unit, students will learn three kinds of ampliative reasoning: argument by analogy, inference to the best explanation, and enumerative induction.Week 5: Arguments by Analogy
Week 6: Inference to the Best Explanation
Week 7: Enumerative InductionUnit 3: Culminating
By the end of the program, students will produce their own arguments for a position of their choice. They will apply their logical reasoning skills to structure their argument.Week 8: Presentations
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Cancellations
In case of low enrollment (or any other reason prohibitive to the operation of the program), we reserve the right to cancel the program. In this case, a full refund will be provided. In the case where a student is absent, we will provide the student with material to catch up on what they have missed. Days of absence cannot be made up.
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Location
The program will be held virtually by Google Meet. All information about the program will be posted in the Google Classroom.
Parents/guardians are welcome to join our Google Classroom to view program materials and keep track of their students’ progress.
Learning Software
We will be utilizing Google Classroom as well as an online argument mapping program, Argumentation.io
Students will be taught how to use this website. No registration on the argument mapping website is needed.
Instructor: Victor Chung
Victor is a Teaching Assistant in the Department of Philosophy at the University of Toronto. He was formerly a Race, Ethics, and Power Project Fellow at the University of Toronto Centre for Ethics. He has presented his research at various academic conferences, including at the Berlin Social Science Center, the Philosophy, Politics, & Economics Society, and the American Philosophical Association.
Feedback about Philosophy For Youth
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