(Recorded Course) How to Fail at Logic with Julian Ahlquist

How to get the most out of How to Fail at Logic with Julian Ahlquist: 

  • First, read the course materials below before the first class meeting.

  • Then have a notebook ready and available for class notes each live session.

  • Read assignments before class meetings

  • Watch that week’s recording if you need to revisit information from our live session.

  • Do the assignments, quizzes, and any extra work assigned for that week.

  • Once the course is completed to the parent's and professor’s satisfaction, there is a Certificate of Completion at the end to be filled in for your records.

 

Total class meetings: 4

Duration: 55 minutes per class

Prerequisite: None

Suggested grade level: 7th to 12th grade

Suggested credit: 1/3 semester Logic

Instructor: Julian Ahlquist


Course Description: This course gives an overview of various terms, definitions, and examples of fallacies in logic (that is, general kinds of bad arguments), with the aim to improve the student's reasoning skills and ability to recognize logical errors whenever and wherever they arise.

Course Outline: 

Day 1: Introduction to Fallacies

Days 2 and 3: Specific Fallacies and Examples

Day 4: Conclusion and Review

Course Materials: All materials provided FREE by the instructor as downloadable PDF files.

Homework: There will be a big test at the end of the course, graded by the computer for immediate feedback.  Extra Credit: Students will be encouraged to come up with their own examples of fallacies, which the teacher may present in the classroom for discussion.