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2I have heard good things about this coursera course.– user2953Commented Aug 5, 2015 at 8:09
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@Keelan: Thanks a lot! I'll surely take this course. Going through its course notes, I find that it quite mathematical in nature. Not that I'm complaining about it. But a non mathematical one would be preferable.– clawsCommented Aug 5, 2015 at 12:52
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That's a little bit like asking for a non mathematical linear algebra course. Be aware that every logic course will have a fair share of math. However, you are right that this course doesn't talk about logical fallacies for example. I don't know of any online course that does though...– user2953Commented Aug 5, 2015 at 12:58
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Modern logic studies logical consequence in idealized formal languages. Partly, so it doesn't have to bother with all the ambiguities and blatant fallacies expressible in natural language. You won't find much on fallacies there. Rather, your keyword should be 'logical fallacies'. Googling reveals e.g. this and this. That being said, formal logic is more interesting ;)– lodrikCommented Aug 6, 2015 at 13:21
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@lodrik: I see. Formal logic might be more interesting but the question really for me is, how far is it useful in day to day lives? I am an active civilian studying, questioning, debating, public policies. I'm really doubtful about the utility of formal logic in my work.– clawsCommented Aug 6, 2015 at 22:20
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