Arjun Kumar Former guest assistant professor
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As a dedicated philosophy educator and current Ph.D. scholar, I am deeply committed to the holistic development of my students. With experience as a Guest Assistant Professor at Deshbandhu College (DU), I understand the collective responsibility of guiding students not only in their academic pursuits but also in their personal growth. My teaching approach emphasizes the use of practical examples to demystify complex philosophical theories, encouraging students to think analytically and independently. I am devoted to supporting my students both mentally and academically, helping them navigate their careers and moral development with focus and integrity.

Subjects

Philosophy/Critical Thinking Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate
Logic Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate
Philosophy Grade 11-Masters/Postgraduate
NET Philosophy
Ethics Grade 11-Masters/Postgraduate
UGC NET Paper 1
Indian Philosophy Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate
Ethics for UPSC
Continental philosophy Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate
Analytic philosophy Bachelors/Undergraduate-Masters/Postgraduate

Experience

Guest assistant professor (Oct, 2025–Present) at SPM COLLEGE university of delhi

Teaching mentorship
Part time teaching (Jan, 2025–Present) at International Baccalaureate System (IB)
Teaching faculty (Jan, 2025–Jun, 2025) at upsc coaching classes

Teaching philosophy optional and ethics 4th paper
Teaching and mentoring (Aug, 2024–Present) at International philosophy olympiad

Teaching philosophy and ethics
Guest assistant professor (Oct, 2023–Apr, 2024) at DESHBANDHU COLLEGE(UNIVERSITY OF DELHI)

Teaching and counselling
Part time teaching (Feb, 2021–Present) at Assistant professor certificate by University Grant Commission

Teaching 1st paper and philosophy subject

Education

Ph.d in philosophy (Jan, 2020–now) from University Of Delhi (DU)
UGC-NRT/JRF (Jun, 2019–now) from UNIVERSITY GRANT COMMISSION–scored Passed
Master of arts (Jul, 2017–Jun, 2019) from University of Allahabad, Allahabad–scored 86%
Bachelor of arts (Jun, 2014–May, 2017) from University of Allahabad, Allahabad

Fee details

₹500–1,500/hour (US$5.26–15.79/hour)

Educational courses

Courses offered

**Critical Thinking and Philosophical analysis
- ₹8999
- Duration: 2 Months
- Delivery mode: Online
- Group size: 11 - 20
- Instruction language: English, Hindi
- Certificate provided: Yes
**Critical Thinking and Philosophical analysis**

# 🧠 **Course Overview:**
This course introduces students to the essential skills of **critical thinking** within the **philosophical tradition**. It focuses on developing the ability to analyze arguments, recognize fallacies, construct sound reasoning, and critically evaluate complex ideas across major branches of philosophy, including ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, and political theory.

Students will not only learn the **techniques of critical analysis** but also apply them to **philosophical texts**, **theoretical debates**, and **contemporary issues**. By the end of the course, students will be able to think more clearly, argue more effectively, and evaluate philosophical positions with rigor and fairness.

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# 🎯 **Course Objectives:**
- To understand the fundamentals of critical thinking: logic, reasoning, and argument analysis.
- To recognize, construct, and critique philosophical arguments.
- To identify common fallacies and biases in philosophical discourse.
- To engage thoughtfully with classic and contemporary philosophical problems.
- To develop independent, coherent, and reflective philosophical reasoning.

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# 🛠️ **Skills Developed:**
- Argument analysis and construction
- Logical reasoning (deductive and inductive)
- Critical reading of philosophical texts
- Ethical reasoning and evaluation
- Recognition of cognitive biases and logical fallacies
- Clear and persuasive writing and discussion

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# 🧩 **Course Modules:**

### Module 1: Introduction to Critical Thinking
- What is critical thinking?
- Importance of critical thinking in philosophy
- Types of reasoning: deductive vs inductive

### Module 2: Structure of Arguments
- Identifying premises and conclusions
- Validity, soundness, and cogency
- Argument maps and diagrams

### Module 3: Informal Fallacies and Biases
- Common logical fallacies (ad hominem, straw man, slippery slope, etc.)
- Cognitive biases in reasoning (confirmation bias, availability heuristic)

### Module 4: Philosophical Reasoning
- Socratic method and dialectical reasoning
- Thought experiments and hypothetical reasoning
- Critical interpretation of philosophical texts

### Module 5: Critical Thinking in Ethics
- Moral dilemmas and argumentation
- Analyzing ethical theories (Utilitarianism, Deontology, Virtue Ethics)
- Case studies in ethical reasoning

### Module 6: Critical Thinking in Metaphysics and Epistemology
- Evaluating arguments about reality, existence, and knowledge
- Skepticism and rational belief

### Module 7: Critical Thinking and Contemporary Issues
- Philosophy of science and critical rationality
- Political philosophy: justice, rights, democracy
- Applying philosophical thinking to public debates

### Module 8: Final Project
- Students critically evaluate a major philosophical argument or issue and present their findings in a written or oral format.

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# 📝 **Assessment Methods:**
- Critical analysis essays
- Argument construction exercises
- Short quizzes on logic and fallacies
- Group debates and peer reviews
- Final critical reasoning project

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# 👥 **Target Audience:**
- Undergraduate students of philosophy, political science, psychology, or law
- Anyone interested in sharpening their thinking skills through philosophy
- No prior knowledge of formal logic required — the course builds foundationally.

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# ✨ **Learning Outcome:**
By the end of this course, students will become **philosophically literate critical thinkers** capable of:
- Analyzing complex arguments,
- Questioning assumptions,
- Making reasoned judgments,
- And contributing thoughtfully to philosophical and societal discussions.