Argument Diagramming: Beginner to Advanced

Argument Diagramming: Beginner to Advanced udemy course

Learn to robustly analyze and fully diagram arguments with a powerful systematic diagramming method.

          A map tells you the lay of land, and how to get from one place to another without getting confused, or even outright lost.  Learn how to fully map evidence-based reasoning and arguments from any source -- popular, professional, or academic -- using argument diagrams.  In this course, I apply the latest research from specialized modeling languages, engineering diagrams, and philosophy of language to teach you how to "find the lay of the land" within another thinker's writings. As distinguished from courses in Symbolic Logic or Critical Thinking, argument diagramming falls under a third area of evidence-based reasoning called Informal Logic -- the discipline which, in my opinion, is the most interesting!  We will explore how arguments are constructed, the types of reasoning they employ, and how these can be visually represented to enhance understanding and critique. This course offers tools not only for students but also for professionals eager to refine their analytical skills. The modules include practical exercises designed to strengthen your ability to dissect complex arguments and to present your own ideas more clearly and effectively. By the end of this course, you will be equipped with the skills to use argument diagrams in various contexts, making it easier to navigate through the complexities of both written and spoken arguments. This is a skillset applicable across disciplines, valuable for anyone involved in analysis, debate, or decision-making based on reasoned argumentation.