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Course Outlines

Spring 2017 - PHIL 210 D100

Natural Deductive Logic (3)

Class Number: 3842

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Tue, 2:30–4:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

    Jan 4 – Apr 7, 2017: Thu, 2:30–3:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Exam Times + Location:

    Apr 21, 2017
    Fri, 3:30–6:30 p.m.
    Burnaby

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

This course studies a natural deductive system of propositional and quantificational logic, the first-order theory of identity and the first-order theory of relations. Topics include the metatheory of propositional logic and the application of formal theory to the assessment of natural language arguments. Quantitative.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course is a standard introduction to propositional and first-order natural deductive logic and metatheory. Some attention will be paid to the representation of natural language in the language of logic, and to applications for the analysis of natural language arguments.

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

PHIL 210 may be applied towards the Certificate in Liberal Arts and the Quantitative Requirement.

Grading

  • Term work 50%
  • Mid Term Exam 16.66%
  • Final Exam 33.33%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Proof and Consequence: an introduction to classical logic, R.E. Jennings and N. Friedrick, Broadview Press

Simple Simon (study guide), Jennings and Friedrick

Course software. Much of the assigned work of the course will be completed using instructional software called SIMON, which will be available on assignment lab computers and for downloading.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://students.sfu.ca/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS