Objective
Define basic logical concepts such as truth, validity, and soundness
Objective
Demonstrate whether an argument works or not, and diagnose some common fallacies
Objective
Apply the tools of logic and critical thinking to problems in the philosophy of religion
Objective
Characterize the strengths and weakness of various arguments for and against the existence of God
Objective
Analyze the nature of the relation between faith and reason, and evaluate competing attitudes to religious belief
Objective
Discuss controversial subjects courteously but critically, interpret passages of philosophical writing carefully, appraise the positions defended therein, and develop their own responses to them
Objective
Compose a thesis defense paper, in which a view is stated, clarified, and supported, and objections are listed and defended against
Objective
Clarify some of their own beliefs and justify some of their basic values by implementing the methods and skills that they have developed in this course.