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Think Again I: How to Understand Arguments
Beginner 12 hours English Course Certificate Certificate
About this course
This Duke University course teaches the fundamentals of logical reasoning and argumentation: recognizing valid and invalid arguments, identifying common logical fallacies, evaluating evidence and inferences, and constructing well-reasoned arguments.
Taught by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong and Ram Neta, the course is deeply practical — students analyze real-world arguments from politics, science, and business rather than abstract philosophical puzzles.
What you'll learn
Identify the structure of arguments including premises and conclusions
Evaluate deductive validity and inductive strength of arguments
Recognize common logical fallacies in real-world reasoning
Construct well-reasoned arguments supported by appropriate evidence
Apply critical thinking to evaluate claims in professional and civic contexts
This course includes
12h
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Certificate
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English
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Walter Sinnott-Armstrong / Ram Neta
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280K+ learners6 courses4.7 instructor rating
Taught by Walter Sinnott-Armstrong (Duke philosophy professor) and Ram Neta (UNC Chapel Hill), both leading philosophers who specialize in reasoning and argumentation.
Requirements
- No prerequisites — suitable for any educated adult
Who this course is for
- Professionals who want to reason more clearly and evaluate arguments critically
- Anyone who reads or writes persuasive content and wants stronger analytical skills
- Students and lifelong learners who want formal critical thinking training
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Frequently asked questions
It's taught by philosophers but focused entirely on practical reasoning skills applicable to everyday professional and civic life.
Yes — Coursera certificates are available for this course and for the full Think Again specialization.