161-210 Philosophy of Logic

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161-210 Philosophy of Logic
Availability	2nd and 3rd year
Credit Points	12.5
Coordinator	Dr Allen Hazen
Prerequisites	161-115 Logic or equivalent or permission from the Head of Department or the subject coordinator.
Semester	2 (view timetable)
Contact	Thirty five contact hours per semester: two 1-hour lectures per week for the whole semester and a 1-hour tutorial per week beginning the second week of semester
Subject Description	This subject examines a number of the philosophical issues that arise in connection with modern formal logic. It introduces students to questions concerning the metaphysical and epistemological status of logic and the machinery connected with it. Students will encounter contemporary views and arguments on these issues. By the end of the subject, students should develop an understanding of these matters, as well as an ability to articulate and defend their own views on the matters covered.
Generic Skills	acquire the ability to strengthen critical thinking and analysis; acquire the ability to strengthen skills in textual analysis; acquire the ability to solve abstractly posed problems.
Assessment	Weekly exercises totalling 2000 words 30%, a 2-hour examination 67% and tutorial participation 3%.

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