Good Thinking: Reasoning Skills for Life unit (HPH106)

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Introduction

This unit teaches the fundamentals of good thinking. You will learn how to construct, analyse, and critically evaluate arguments; how to reason logically and well; how to identify and avoid common pitfalls of statistical reasoning in scientific and social contexts; and how to communicate your thoughts clearly and effectively. You will learn practical techniques for the evaluation of reasoning, and apply these techniques with fellow students to explore topics and arguments from science, politics, philosophy, and the popular media. The skills you acquire in this unit will be invaluable, not just across academic disciplines, but more broadly for leading a life enriched by good thinking.

 

Summary

Unit name	Good Thinking: Reasoning Skills for Life
Unit code	HPH106
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Mathematics|Philosophy
Coordinator	Doctor Richard Corry
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Introductory

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	21/2/2027	15/3/2027	18/4/2027	12/6/2027

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Explain the theory behind current approaches to reasoning well.
• Analyse and map the structure of reasoning in both academic and everyday contexts.
• Evaluate many different types of reasoning, including deductive, inductive, and statistical reasoning.
• Communicate your own reasoning clearly and effectively.

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HAA002 or XBR105

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Two or three recorded lectures (totalling approximately 40 minutes) weekly; and weekly online discussion participation.
Assessment	Essay (20%)|Portfolio (40%)|Take Home Exam (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	All required readings are available in MyLO.
Recommended	See the MyLO site for unit resources and readings

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