Foundations of Logical Reasoning

Identify and reconstruct the structure of an argument, including its premises, intermediate steps, and conclusion.

Distinguish between deductive and inductive arguments and evaluate the appropriate criteria for each.

Assess the validity and soundness of deductive arguments.

Identify common informal fallacies such as ad hominem, straw man, false dilemma, and equivocation.

Evaluate the strength of analogical and inductive reasoning.

Apply the principle of charity when interpreting and critiquing arguments.