FALLIBLE FOX

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This module explores the basics of arguments and truth claims.

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We're ultimately interested in developing a capacity to evaluate our own argument and those set forth by other authors and speakers. For example, what are the reasons an author uses to back up their views? Are they good reasons? How do you know?

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These might seem like easy questions—they're often not. As we collect some of the basic tools for identifying and evaluating arguments, we'll start to find gaps in our foundational understanding and, hopefully, become better equipped to evaluate the information we want to share with others and that which comes our way.

​​Contents of This Module

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This module is organized into the below sections. Click the links to navigate to each. Below this menu, you will find the Arguments & Truth Claims Library, which contains additional resources.