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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments by Duke University

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About the Course

In this course, you will learn what an argument is. The definition of argument will enable you to identify when speakers are giving arguments and when they are not. Next, you will learn how to break an argument into its essential parts, how to put them in order to reveal their connections, and how to fill in gaps in an argument by adding suppressed premises. By the end of this course, you will be better able to understand and appreciate arguments that you and other people present. Suggested Readings: Students who want more detailed explanations or additional exercises or who want to explore these topics in more depth should consult Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic, Ninth Edition, Concise, Chapters 1-5, by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong and Robert Fogelin. Course Format: Each week will be divided into multiple video segments that can be viewed separately or in groups. There will be short ungraded quizzes after each segment (to check comprehension) and a longer graded quiz at the end of the course....

Top reviews

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Oct 10, 2016

Very good course, made me really think again. The professor is very clear on his explanations and he also made the course smooth and funny, which helped on the learning process. Highly recommended!

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Jul 5, 2018

I found this course very challenging as I find critical thinking very difficult. However this course was extremely rewarding and I will be taking the other three modules in the Think Again series.

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By Olamide O

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Jun 11, 2023

it was quite easy and explanatory. Even the more difficult aspects of it stuck a lot easier than I would have guessed.

By Mark E A A

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Jun 19, 2020

I love how this course was presented with so much enthusiasm by the instructors. The assessments are very challenging!

By Anastasia G

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Dec 17, 2016

The course was really useful! And I would also like to outline the charismatic teacher who inspired to learn smth new!

By Isidora Z

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Oct 23, 2020

I loved it, it was a great learning experience that helped me a lot! I want to thank the teacher, it was my pleasure.

By Jose M S J

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Oct 20, 2018

This course remember me the lacks i have and encorage me to continue taking the others, this course is simply amazing

By Leo T

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Sep 8, 2020

Learned so much from this course about the structures of argument. Highly recommended but also mentally very taxing.

By Jordan N

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Jul 2, 2020

Excellent course i lernad how to understand arguments in a way that permits to find the root and reasoning behind it

By Victória O d M

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Mar 26, 2019

Great course! Highly recommend. I knew nothing about logic before this, and I found it understandable and enjoyable.

By Utpal D

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Jun 11, 2017

Incredible course which gives you a science behind the Arguments, Never imagined such a structure existed. Hats off!

By Gokul H K

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Apr 7, 2022

Great course. Helped me understand the structure of arguments and how to break it down and understand them better.

By Herika M P

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May 1, 2021

amazing, the teacher is great and it's the kind of course you don't know you need until you start taking it.

Thanks

By Xinyi X

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Apr 14, 2019

The teacher is really adorable and funny! However, I do hope every question can show the answer to why I am wrong.

By N K

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Dec 9, 2020

Arguments won't ever be perceived in the same manner by me. Great instructor, very engaging! Thank you so much.

By SHAILESH K

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Jun 4, 2020

It very easy to understand lecture through Given example in lecturer. will help in real life also.

Thanks Team.

By Abdullah E

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Sep 22, 2017

This course is very helpful. It starts from zero basics and highly simplified. Also, it's almost comprehensive.

By Miriam A

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Aug 24, 2017

I am certain that you will love this course. This course explains every thing you need to know about arguments.

By Hildegard M

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Feb 19, 2017

Interesting, informative course presented in a clear, comprehensive and fun way! Congratulations and THANK YOU!

By IL G K

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Dec 28, 2020

It's a good lecture from an excellent professor. I recommend this class. I'm satisfied. That's a good lecture.

By HARSH P

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Apr 10, 2018

This course was awesome. It is short and sweet , and you learn a lot about arguments and how to evaluate them.

By Morgan M

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Feb 11, 2018

Wonderful course in my opinion. Professors are very well spoken and excellent at communicating ideas clearly.

By Shirley K

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Jun 19, 2020

great course, really made me think of how to really break down arguments to the bare bones and build them up

By Oleh K

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Oct 23, 2018

I enjoyed the course so much. I liked regular exercises and that I communicated with others students a lot.

By Paul H

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Oct 18, 2020

The lecturer was excellent. He is great fun and his explanations and examples built the learning very well.

By Amy W

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Jul 18, 2020

Very well presented! Helpful and fun :D Thanks very much for the course! I look forward to the next one :)

By Vitalii S

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Nov 25, 2019

Was interesting to me and make me think in more details after getting knowledge from the course.

Thank you!