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PHL105Arts2 Unitsintermediate

Introduction To Logic I

This course introduces the fundamental principles of logic, focusing on reasoning, argumentation, and validity. It explores the subject matter of logic, including arguments, premises, and conclusions. Students will learn to distinguish arguments from non-arguments, analyze argument structures, and evaluate deductive and inductive reasoning. The course also covers categorical propositions, their structure, class interpretation, and immediate inferences. Emphasis is placed on developing critical thinking skills and applying logical principles to real-world scenarios.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
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Math Level
Course Keywords
LogicArgumentsPremisesInferenceValidity

Course Overview

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Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
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Math Level
No Math
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Learning Type
Theoretical Focus

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Meaning of Logic

2

Arguments

3

Premises and Conclusions

4

Deductive Arguments

5

Inductive Arguments

6

Categorical Propositions

Total Topics6 topics

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No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Computer Based Test

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Study Schedule Beta

A structured 13-week journey through the course content

Week
1

Module 1: Nature and Basic Principles of Logic

3h

Unit 1: Meaning and Subject Matter of Logic

3 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning of logic and its importance.
  • •Identify the subject matter of logic and its components.
  • •Differentiate between premises and conclusion.
Week
2

Module 1: Nature and Basic Principles of Logic

3h

Unit 2: Subject matter of Logic and its Components

3 study hours
  • •Analyze arguments into premises and conclusion.
  • •Identify premise and conclusion identifiers.
  • •Understand the role of inferences in arguments.
Week
3

Module 1: Nature and Basic Principles of Logic

3h

Unit 3: Arguments

3 study hours
  • •Analyze the structure of arguments.
  • •Distinguish between statements and other expressions.
  • •Diagrammatically analyze argument structures.
Week
4

Module 1: Nature and Basic Principles of Logic

3h

Unit 4: Distinguishing Non-Arguments from Arguments

3 study hours
  • •Differentiate arguments from non-arguments.
  • •Identify typical argumentative look-alikes.
  • •Understand the characteristics of emotional discourse, commands, and explanations.
Week
5

Module 2:

3h

Unit 1: Types of Arguments

3 study hours
  • •Classify arguments into deductive and inductive types.
  • •Distinguish between deductive and inductive inferences.
  • •Evaluate arguments in different contexts.
Week
6

Module 2:

3h

Unit 2: Standards of Tests for Arguments

3 study hours
  • •Apply validity and soundness tests to deductive arguments.
  • •Apply reliability and strength tests to inductive arguments.
  • •Differentiate between valid and sound arguments.
Week
7

Module 2:

3h

Unit 3: Logical Form and Formal Validity

3 study hours
  • •Understand the concept of logical form.
  • •Identify valid and invalid arguments by examining their logical form.
  • •Recognize logic as a science of formal validity.
Week
8

Module 3: Categorical Propositions

3h

Unit 1: Meaning and Structure of Categorical Propositions

3 study hours
  • •Understand the meaning and structure of categorical propositions.
  • •Identify the subject term, predicate term, copula, and quantifier.
  • •Recognize standard-form categorical propositions.
Week
9

Module 3: Categorical Propositions

3h

Unit 2: Reduction of Ordinary Language Expressions into Standard Form Categorical Propositions

3 study hours
  • •Reduce ordinary language expressions into standard form categorical propositions.
  • •Reformulate expressions without distorting their meaning.
  • •Apply rules of thumb for reducing non-standard forms.
Week
10

Module 3: Categorical Propositions

3h

Unit 3: Class Interpretation of Categorical Propositions

3 study hours
  • •Understand the existential import of categorical propositions.
  • •Use Venn diagrams to interpret standard-form categorical propositions.
  • •Express categorical propositions in terms of class membership.
Week
11

Module 4: Categorical Inferences

3h

Unit 1: Immediate Inference

3 study hours
  • •Understand immediate inference.
  • •Apply conversion and obversion techniques.
  • •Perform other combinations of conversion and obversion.
Week
12

Module 4: Categorical Inferences

3h

Unit 2: Immediate Inference: Logical Relation of Opposition

3 study hours
  • •Understand the opposition of propositions.
  • •Apply the traditional square of opposition.
  • •Determine the truth value of propositions based on their relations.
Week
13

Module 4: Categorical Inferences

3h

Unit 3: Immediate Inference by Converse Relation

3 study hours
  • •Understand and distinguish the three logical properties of relation.
  • •Differentiate ordinary from relational conversion.
  • •Make both ordinary and relational converse inferences.

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

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1

Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and their solutions.

2

Create concept maps linking key concepts from Modules 1-4.

3

Practice identifying premises and conclusions in sample arguments.

4

Focus on understanding the differences between deductive and inductive reasoning.

5

Study the rules for converting ordinary language into standard categorical forms.

6

Memorize the traditional square of opposition and its implications.

7

Practice applying Venn diagrams to test the validity of categorical syllogisms.

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