phi2lal logic
LOGIC: ANALYTIC AND SYSTEMATIC REASONING
PHI2LAL
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Credit points: 15
Subject outline
Logic is the attempt to study the most fundamental structures of thought, and to devise valid and useful systems of reasoning. Logic is one of humanity's oldest intellectual preoccupations, puzzling and inspiring thinkers from before the time of Aristotle up to the present. The nineteenth century saw a revolution in logic, which in turn led to the emergence of new approaches to philosophy in the twentieth century, pioneered by people like Bertrand Russell, Ludwig Wittgenstein, Rudolf Carnap, W. V. Quine, and David Lewis. Introductory logic is easy and fun. In this unit students are introduced to the basic ideas in propositional and predicate logic, which are necessary to the understanding of twentieth century analytic philosophy. Moreover, the problem solving skills, systematic reasoning, and strategic thinking that students develop in the course of this unit are all very advantageous to their work in many other academic as well as business areas.
SchoolSchool of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorRichard Heersmink
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjects PHI3LOG, LOG1BEL
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | Concise introduction to logic | Recommended | Hurley, P.J. (any year from 2006 onwards) | THOMPSON WADSWORTH |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Demonstrate understanding of key logical concepts.
- Activities:
- Weekly seminar, class practice and discussions, set readings, online quizzes, class tests.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
02. Demonstrate ability to analyse, identify, formulate, and symbolise the logical structures of given statements and arguments.
- Activities:
- Weekly seminar, class practice and discussions, set readings, online quizzes, class tests.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
03. Demonstrate ability to distinguish between valid and invalid arguments by a variety of methods - such as truth tables, short cut tests, truth trees, and natural deduction.
- Activities:
- Weekly seminar, class practice and discussions, set readings, online quizzes, class tests.
- Related graduate capabilities and elements:
- Literacies and Communication Skills(Quantitative Literacy)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Inquiry and Analytical Skills(Critical Thinking,Creative Problem-solving)
- Personal and Professional Skills(Study and Learning Skills)
- Discipline -Specific Knowledge and Skills(Discipline-Specific Knowledge and Skills)
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