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PHI 2207 Logic

Principle elements in deductive and inductive logic. Analysis of three acts of the intellect and the laws of reasoning. Application of principles to specific cases.

Division: Liberal Arts, Communication and Social Sciences
Department: Philosophy
Repeatable Credit: No
Offered Online: No

Prereqs: NONE  

Outcomes

  • Determine statement types and argument validity by truth-table analysis.
  • Develop skills in constructing formal proofs of validity in both propositional logic and the categorical syllogism.
  • Understand and learn to identify common fallacies in human reasoning. Develop skills in analyzing the validity of arguments from ordinary language.

Credit Hours: 3

Classroom Hours: 3