Reasoning and Argumentation

CAS PH 160

  • Critical Thinking
  • Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings

Knowing how to think, reason, and argue well is essential for success in all disciplines and in everyday life. This course aims to strengthen your critical thinking skills, ability to recognize fallacies, and understanding of the basics of scientific reasoning. Effective Fall 2018, this course fulfills a single unit in the following BU Hub areas: Philosophical Inquiry and Life's Meanings, Critical Thinking.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Butler CAS 313 TR 9:30 am-10:45 am Students registering for PH160 A1 must also register for a discussion section from A2 through A5.

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Butler MUG 424 T 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Butler CAS 323A R 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Butler CGS 321 W 10:10 am-11:00 am

FALL 2025 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 Butler CAS B25B W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Anderson KCB 101 TR 2:00 pm-3:15 pm Students registering for CAS PH160 must register for two sections: the Lecture section (A1) and one Discussion s ection (A2 or A3).

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Anderson SAR 104 T 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Anderson CDS 264 R 11:15 am-12:05 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Anderson IEC B05 R 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 Anderson CAS 235 W 10:10 am-11:00 am

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B1 Bokulich CAS B18 TR 9:30 am-10:45 am

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B2 Bokulich CAS 310 W 9:05 am-9:55 am

SPRG 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B3 Bokulich CGS 321 W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

Note that this information may change at any time. Please visit the MyBU Student Portal for the most up-to-date course information.