PHIL 103 - Introduction to Logic and Scientifi

Institution:

Point Park University

Subject:

PHILOSOPHY

Description:

Principles of precise thinking and techniques of detecting fallacies including the nature and use of language, the methods of definition and of deductive reasoning and the testing of scientific hypotheses. Course Objectives (1) Better understand the reasoning process; and thus improve their ability to reason soundly regarding situations and issues encountered in everyday life. (2) Resolve basic problems in syllogistic logic (logic of sets or categorical syllogisms) and propositional logic (logic of statements or propositional calculus). (3) Distinguish between both sound and invalid formal and informal arguments and propositions. (4) Have a working familiarity with some of the general principles of informal reasoning, inclusive of some of the more common examples of logical fallacies. (5) Discuss some of the psychological factors that influence and inhibit everyday reasoning.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.pointpark.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 391-4100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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