Philosophy
Reason and Argument
Module code: V7079
Level 4
15 credits in autumn semester
Teaching method: Workshop, Lecture
Assessment modes: Report
On this module, you’ll learn how to distinguish good arguments from bad arguments by looking at real-world examples from advertising, marketing, politics, law and the media.
In all these areas, bad arguments are used to manipulate us. You’ll learn how to reason more clearly and resist manipulation. You’ll then put your reasoning skills to work by constructing a response to a real-world brief from an industry partner such as Microsoft. This will develop your skills of collaboration, critical thinking and creative problem-solving, as well as your ability to communicate key claims and arguments effectively.
Module learning outcomes
- Synthesize diverse ideas and bodies of information in order to communicate key claims and arguments effectively.
- Construct reasoned arguments in order to make appropriate and well-informed decisions.
- Collaborate respectfully with others who hold different beliefs and values in order to enable effective joint action.
- Develop creative solutions to complicated problems in professional and personal settings.
- Apply philosophical thinking to real world problems in order to benefit society.