What is a good human life? To address this question, we will study (1) arguments, (2) systems of reasoning, (3) definitions, (4) fallacies, (5) induction, including analogical, causal, and statistical arguments, and (6) deduction, including propositional arguments, so that we can apply logical terminology, concepts, and techniques to primary texts, including classical philosophical works by Plato and Lucretius as well as recent works by medical doctors focusing on standards of living and healthcare. Using logic in reading and discussing these texts will enable us to examine and refine our own values throughout the semester as we try to determine what constitutes a good human life.
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Humanistic Values
