Reason & Argument (V7079)
Reason and Argument
Module V7079
Module details for 2022/23.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
The aim of this module is to help you to become reflective about the way arguments work by looking at a number of paradoxes.
Paradoxes puzzle and perplex us. If you're to sort them out, you have to lay out clearly the arguments and assumptions which lie behind the puzzlement and perplexity; doing that helps you to see how to analyse arguments generally. You'll see that most paradoxes have several solutions: understanding the reasons in favour of different solutions will help you to see how arguments work, and how assumptions are often in play that you hadn't really thought about before.
Module learning outcomes
Characterise and distinguish between central argument forms.
Be able to identify some invalid arguments.
Understand the concept of thruth-functionality and validity.
Show understanding of some famous philosophical paradoxes and approaches to them.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Essay | A1 Week 2 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111111111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Prof Sarah Sawyer
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Dr Daniel Molto
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