Free online courseLogical Reasoning Mini Course
Duration of the online course: 14 hours and 39 minutes
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Master logical reasoning with this free online course by 7sage. Explore argument structures, assumptions, formal logic, and more with comprehensive lessons.
Course Description
The Logical Reasoning Mini Course offers a comprehensive curriculum meticulously designed to enhance your reasoning skills. Spanning 14 hours and 39 minutes, this course is an ideal choice for anyone looking to build a solid foundation in logical reasoning as it belongs to the Basic Studies category and specifically deals with Logical Reasoning. Despite being new with no reviews yet, its structured and in-depth content promises to offer substantial value.
The course begins with an introduction to the Empirical Method, setting the stage for a scientific approach to reasoning. As you delve further, you'll encounter detailed lessons on understanding and forming Arguments and the nuanced role of Assumptions within them. You will explore the Reasonableness of Assumptions, ensuring you can discern between likely and unlikely premises.
Further on, the course transitions into dissecting the relationship between Context and Argument, along with an expounding on Referential Phrasing. These fundamental concepts are essential for grasping the subtleties of logical assertions and their support structures. Formal Logic concepts such as 'Some Not' and 'Not All' come into play, advancing your understanding of logical frameworks.
One of the course's highlights is its focused lessons on identifying the Main Conclusion of arguments through a series of carefully crafted questions designed to refine this critical skill. Further lessons on Comparative Statements and contrasts between Relative and Absolute terms solidify your analytical prowess.
You will learn to distinguish between a Phenomenon and Hypothesis, as well as how to differentiate between Conditional and Factual Claims. Understanding these distinctions allows for a deeper comprehension of argument structures and their validity. Subsequent lessons enhance your ability to differentiate between Descriptive and Prescriptive Claims.
The course also integrates a robust section on Grammar, focusing on Modifiers and Embedded Clauses, which is vital for parsing complex statements. You will explore the interplay between Hybrid Main Conclusion and Most Strongly Supported concepts, fortifying your logical analysis skills.
Advanced topics such as the Intuitive Understanding of 'Unless', and theories underlying logical constructs such as the Must Be True and its associated questions, grow progressively more challenging, ensuring that your skills are continuously refined.
The second half of the course emphasizes Strengthening and Weakening theories and questions, crucial for evaluating the robustness of arguments. Throughout, you will be introduced to frameworks like Phenomenon-Hypothesis and techniques to Resolve, Reconcile, and Explain complex scenarios.
The final lessons offer a deep dive into logical nuances, such as Flaw or Descriptive Weakening and further, explore Parallel (Flaw) or Analogy. By the end of this course, your ability to deconstruct and analyze logical arguments will be significantly enhanced, providing a strong foundation for advanced studies or professional applications in fields that demand critical reasoning.
Overall, the Logical Reasoning Mini Course is an all-encompassing journey through the realm of logic, perfectly tailored for those beginning their exploration in this field.
Conteúdo do Curso
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 1 - The Empirical Method
0h03m
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Exercise: Based on Aristotle's approach to understanding what a tragedy is, which of the following best represents the process he used?
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 2 - Arguments
0h04m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 3 - Assumptions
0h05m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 4 - Reasonableness of Assumptions
0h06m
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Exercise: In logical reasoning, what determines the strength of an argument?
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 5 - Context v. Argument and Referential Phrasing
0h09m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 6 - Formal Logic: Some Not and Not All
0h17m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 7 - Main Conclusion - Question 1
0h17m
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Exercise: When evaluating the effectiveness of business measures aimed at increasing productivity, what must be considered to determine if these measures benefit the business as a whole?
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 8 - Comparative Statements and Relative v. Absolute
0h09m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 9 - Phenomenon and Hypothesis
0h05m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 10 - Conditional v. Factual Claims
0h01m
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Exercise: In the context of logical reasoning, what is the main difference between a conditional claim and a factual claim?
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 11 - Main Conclusion - Question 2
0h10m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 12 - Descriptive v Prescriptive Claims
0h07m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 13 - Main Conclusion - Question 3
0h19m
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Exercise: Which of the following best describes the function of double-blind techniques in scientific experiments?
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 14 - Main Conclusion - Question 4
0h13m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 15 - Grammar - Modifiers and Embedded Clauses
0h24m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 16 - Hybrid Main Conclusion and Most Strongly Supported
0h03m
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Exercise: Which of the following best describes the logical structure shift from 'main point/main conclusion' questions to 'most strongly supported' questions in logical reasoning?
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 17 - MC-MSS Question 1
0h19m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 18 - Intuitive Understanding of Unless
0h16m
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 19 - MC-MSS Question 2
0h13m
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Exercise: In a debate about the environmental impact of electric cars, if the proponents believe that a transition to electric cars will only have positive outcomes due to the absence of auto emissions, what critical consideration is the opposition likely to raise?
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Video class: Logical Reasoning Mini Course - Lesson 20 - Most Strongly Supported Theory and Spectrum of Support
0h13m
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