Phil 301G - Symbolic Logic

Institution:

Washington University in St Louis

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Description:

In this course students learn notation that reflects the building blocks of deductive reasoning and facilitates its study. Sentential calculus and quantification theory are developed, emphasizing both their formal properties and their application to arguments. The central concept is validity. Some theoretical questions are considered; the completeness of quantification theory is established.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wustl.edu

Phone Number:

(314) 935-5000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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