PHIL 101

Introduction to Logic

Please note: this is archived course information from 2023 for PHIL 101.

Description

Logic is the study of argument. This course aims to provide an understanding of central logical notions, such as consistency and inconsistency, logical truth, and, most importantly, what it means for an argument to be valid or invalid, sound or unsound. The course examines two main logical systems, propositional and predicate logic, and shows how these formal systems are used to analyse and evaluate arguments.

For full course information see the Digital Course Outline for PHIL 101.

Digital Course Outlines are refreshed in November for the following year. Digital Course Outlines for courses to be offered for the first time may be published slightly later.

Availability 2023

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

TBA

Reading/Texts

A pdf of the textbook for the course will be supplied

Assessment

Online coursework (20%)
Test (30%)
Final examination (50%)

Points

PHIL 101: 15 points