‎An Introduction to Formal Logic - Apple TV

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Logic is intellectual self-defense against such assaults on reason and also a method of quality control for checking the validity of your own views. But beyond these very practical benefits, informal logic is the gateway to an elegant and fascinating branch of philosophy known as formal logic, which is philosophy's equivalent to calculus. Formal logic is a breathtakingly versatile tool.

Documental · 2016 · 26 min

Reparto Steven Gimbel

EPISODIO 1

Why Study Logic?

Influential philosophers throughout history have argued that humans are purely rational beings. But cognitive studies show we are wired to accept false beliefs. Review some of our built-in biases, and discover that logic is the perfect corrective. Then survey what you will learn moving forward.

24 min · 1 abr 2016
EPISODIO 2

Introduction to Logical Concepts

Practice finding the logical arguments hidden in statements by looking for indicator words that either appear explicitly or are implied - such as "therefore" and "because." Then see how to identify the structure of an argument, focusing on whether it is deductive or inductive.

30 min · 1 nov 2016
EPISODIO 3

Informal Logic and Fallacies

Explore four common logical fallacies. Circular reasoning uses a conclusion as a premise. Begging the question invokes the connotative power of language as a substitute for evidence. Equivocation changes the meaning of terms in the middle of an argument. And distinction without a difference attempts to contrast two positions that are identical.

30 min · 1 nov 2016
EPISODIO 4

Fallacies of Faulty Authority

Deepen your understanding of the fallacies of informal logic by examining five additional reasoning errors: appeal to authority, appeal to common opinion, appeal to tradition, fallacy of novelty, and arguing by analogy. Then test yourself with a series of examples, and try to name that fallacy!

32 min · 1 nov 2016
EPISODIO 5

Fallacies of Cause and Effect

Consider five fallacies that often arise when trying to reason your way from cause to effect. Begin with the post hoc fallacy, which asserts cause and effect based on nothing more than time order. Continue with neglect of a common cause, causal oversimplification, confusion between necessary and sufficient conditions, and the slippery slope fallacy.

27 min · 1 nov 2016
EPISODIO 6

Fallacies of Irrelevance

Learn how to keep a discussion focused by recognizing common diversionary fallacies. Ad hominem attacks try to undermine the arguer instead of the argument. Straw man tactics substitute a weaker argument for a stronger one. And red herrings introduce an irrelevant subject. Examine fascinating cases of each.

28 min · 1 nov 2016

Steven Gimbel

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