PHIL 110: Introduction to Logic and Reasoning
Spring Semester 2014 | Day |Surrey
INSTRUCTOR: Jonathan Katz (jrkatz@sfu.ca)
REQUIRED TEXT
- The Logic Book, 6th or 5th edition. Bergmann, Moor and Nelson, Random House, 2009
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Philosophy 110 is a course in formal logic. We shall learn to construct and evaluate arguments in both natural and artificial languages, but the emphasis will be on two artificial languages we shall construct. These languages are Sentential Logic (LS) and Predicate Logic (PL). The construction of these languages will, it is hoped, served to increase our understanding of the nature of rational argument.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS
- Three term tests and a final exam - 25% each
Prerequisites: Philosophy 110 has no prerequisites. Philosophy 110 may be applied towards the Certificate in Liberal Arts and the Q-requirement.