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Level 1
Finding reasons and conclusions
2 steps / 9 min
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How an argument is built
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Practice: Finding reasons and conclusions
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Level 2
Different ways of reasoning
3 steps / 16 min
Level 3
What makes an argument work
2 steps / 9 min
Level 4
If–then rules and conditions
2 steps / 9 min
Level 5
Contradictions, exceptions, and counterexamples
2 steps / 9 min
Course description
An argument is a set of reasons offered for a conclusion. This course helps you uncover that structure in ordinary language and assess the connection without getting lost in technical notation. You will distinguish deduction from reasoning about patterns and explanations, then examine validity, soundness, and strength. The later units explain conditions, contradictions, and counterexamples. Each idea helps you say precisely why an argument works or what needs to change.
Topics covered
- Finding reasons and conclusions
- Different ways of reasoning
- What makes an argument work
- If–then rules and conditions
- Contradictions, exceptions, and counterexamples
- reasoning
- Beginner
Prerequisites and next steps
This course belongs to Reasoning Foundations. Start with the first step, then work through each level in order before moving back to the path.
5 levels11 stepsBeginner
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