PL 250 - Symbolic Logic

Institution:

Saint Vincent College

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Description:

The course begins with basic propositional logic using truth table tests for arguments, then moves to the validation of arguments with the aid of simplification and inference rules. Attention is then directed to propositional proofs, including indirect and conditional proofs. Basic quantification logic follows, beginning with quantificational formulas, translations, proofs, and refutations. The next step is quantificational logic employing identity and relational translations, and arguments. As time permits, a study of modal logic will follow. Two previous courses in philosophy recommended. Three credits.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stvincent.edu

Phone Number:

(724) 539-9761

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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