Paper Profile
PHIL102-10B (HAM)
Introduction to Logic
15 Points
Aim/Objectives
This paper teaches students formal logic (both 'propositional' and 'predicate') starting with the basics and helps students to gradually build up their knowledge. It teaches them to identify and analyze the logical form of deductive arguments via precise definitions of the concepts of validity, invalidity, consistency, inconsistency, tautology and contradiction, in both ‘propositional’ and ‘predicate’ logic, enabling them to use systematic formal methods to prove arguments to be valid (or not) in both systems of logic. No particular mathematical aptitude is required on entering the subject. However, to succeed in this paper students need to commit to regularly completing set exercises and correcting them in tutorials.
Requisite(s)
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| Equivalent(s): |
0506102 |
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Assessment
Internal assessment/examination ratio: 1 : 0
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Texts
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| R. A. Girle Introduction to Logic 2nd edition (Pearson Prentice Hall) |
Contact
| Lecturer: |
Dr Catherine Legg |
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