How to Argue - Philosophical Reasoning: Crash Course Philosophy

The video explores the concept of rationality as a defining human trait, as discussed by Aristotle and Plato. It delves into Plato's idea of the tripartite soul, consisting of rational, spirited, and appetitive parts. The video also introduces thought experiments to test reasoning skills, using Bertrand Russell's barber paradox as an example. Finally, it explains the structure of arguments, focusing on deductive reasoning and the importance of sound arguments.

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