PHIL 110 - Introduction to Logic

Institution:

Coastal Carolina University

Subject:

Philosophy

Description:

(3 credits) This course introduces students to formal logic. Students will learn to recognize deductive and inductive arguments. They will translate English statements to the language propositional deductive logic, construct truth tables, and use proof procedures such as natural deduction to demonstrate the validity of arguments. Common forms of inductive reasoning, such as analogical and probabilistic reasoning, may also be introduced. The formal reasoning skills acquired in this course may benefit students taking professional and graduate school admission tests. F,S,Su

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Department: Philosophy and Religion; CEEB: 5837;

Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.coastal.edu

Phone Number:

(843) 347-3161

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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