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161-015 Introduction to Formal Logic | |
Note | Formerly available as 161-221/321. Students who have completed 161-221/321 are not eligible to enrol in this subject. |
Availability | 2nd and 3rd year |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
Coordinator | Assoc Prof Barry Taylor |
Prerequisites | One first year single-semester Philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt any second/third-year subjects, should consult the Head of Department. |
Semester | 1 (view timetable) |
Contact | Two 1-hour lectures per week throughout the semester, and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the second week of semester |
Subject Description | An introduction to the elements of modern symbolic logic (in technical terms: to the theory and metatheory of the propositional and predicate calculi). Students of the subject should attain an understanding of the elementary techniques of logic, and their philosophical motivation; and reach an understanding of terminology and symbolism essential for the comprehension of much contemporary philosophical writing. |
Assessment | A 3-hour examination, and problem sets equivalent to 1000 words, plus regular attendance and participation in tutorials. |
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