An examination of one or more basic problems of lasting interest to philosophers. Typical problems may include human nature and limits of knowledge. Formerly listed as PHIL 1300. Credit cannot be received for both PHIL 1300 and PHIL 2300.

This course is an introduction to critical thinking, which is a process of identifying, analyzing, evaluating, and constructing reasoning as found in texts, media, politics, and everyday personal interactions. Students will be introduced to what constitutes good reasoning through a range of topics including: formal logic; fallacious reasoning; cognitive biases; reasoning with probability, statistics, and numbers; and guarding against disinformation.