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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. |
Credit Points | 12.5 |
HECS Band | 1 |
Coordinator | Dr Catherine Legg |
Prerequisites | A first year single-semester philosophy subject. Students who lack this prerequisite, but believe themselves adequately prepared to attempt 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 | This subject is an introduction to the elements of modern symbolic logic (in technical terms, 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 | Written work totalling 4000 words and participation in tutorials. |
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