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 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Anderson CAS 313 MWF 2:30 pm-3:20 pm Students registering for PH160 A1 must also register for a discussion section from A2 through A5.

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A2 Anderson CAS 212 M 9:05 am-9:55 am

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A3 Anderson CAS 229 F 9:05 am-9:55 am

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A4 Anderson HAR 326 W 10:10 am-11:00 am

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A5 Anderson CAS 320 W 11:15 am-12:05 pm

FALL 2026 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A6 W 3:35 pm-4:25 pm

SPRG 2027 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
A1 Anderson 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 2027 Schedule

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

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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

SPRG 2027 Schedule

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

SPRG 2027 Schedule

Section Instructor Location Schedule Notes
B3 Bokulich 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.