Reason & Argument (V7079)
Reason and Argument
Module V7079
Module details for 2025/26.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 4
Module Outline
In this module you’ll learn how to distinguish good arguments from bad arguments by looking at real-world examples from advertising, marketing, politics, law and the media. In all these areas, bad arguments are used to manipulate us. You’ll learn how to reason more clearly and resist manipulation. You’ll then put your reasoning skills to work by constructing a response to a real-world brief from an industry partner such as Microsoft. This will develop your skills of collaboration, critical thinking, and creative problem-solving, as well as your ability to communicate key claims and arguments effectively.
Module learning outcomes
Characterise and distinguish between central argument forms.
Be able to identify some invalid arguments.
Understand the concept of thruth-functionality and validity.
Show understanding of some famous philosophical paradoxes and approaches to them.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | 100.00% | |
| Coursework components. Weighted as shown below. | ||
| Portfolio | T1 Week 11 | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 1 hour | 11111100000 |
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 11111100000 |
| Autumn Semester | Workshop | 2 hours | 00000011111 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
Dr Daniel Molto
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Prof Anthony Booth
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Prof Sarah Sawyer
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