PHIL 101

Introduction to Logic

Please note: this is archived course information from 2021 for PHIL 101.

Description

In this course, you will learn the basic concepts of logical analysis and how to use them in evaluating arguments, with the help of two systems of notation. The languages of Propositional Logic and Predicate Logic will be introduced. You will learn to represent propositions of English in symbolic notation; and use these to identify logical relationships, test for valid arguments and find counterexamples. Logical notation is used widely in philosophy, computer science and mathematics. This course is a foundation for further study in logic as part of either the Philosophy major or the Logic and Computation major.

 

PHIL 101 is a Stage I Course for Philosophy (BA major), and for Logic and Computation (BA major,BSc major, Logic and Coding module). It is a 15 pt course with a workload of up to 10 hours / week. There are no prerequisites.

Assessment

100% Coursework

Availability 2021

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Dr Jeremy Seligman

Reading/Texts

A pdf of the textbook for the course will be supplied

Assessment

100% Coursework

Points

PHIL 101: 15 points