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PHI201E Logic (3 credits) 9524

COURSE DESCRIPTION
A study of classical and contemporary formulations of the principles of human thought. Proper deductive and inductive logic is contrasted with fallacies. Categorical logic, truth functional logic and quantificational logic are examined.

LEARNING RESULTS
The learner will be able to:
1. Become competent in expressing language in the formalized expressions of categorical, truth-functional, and quantificational logic.
2. Become competent in evaluating simple arguments in categorical, truth functional, and quantificational logic.
3. Recognize and be able to evaluate various forms of inductive logic including generalization, analogy, and Mill's methods.
4. Clarify his or her thinking by recognizing and avoiding fallacies.

REQUIRED TEXTS AND MATERIALS
Stephen F. Barker, The Elements of Logic, 6th ed. (New York: McGraw-Hill, 2003).

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INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND LEARNING
The integration of faith and learning for this learning agreement occurs in several ways. First, logic is the basis for all other studies. There can not be rational discussion or discourse or any other area of study without logic. Sentences must be put together with a logical order. Our thoughts must be formulated and expressed with a logical order. How we interpret a text, be it Shakespeare or the Bible, a science book or a book on music, requires that we use logic. With these thoughts in mind then, second, we can learn and understand more about God, His Word, Jesus Christ, the Church and our personal journey of faith by having a sound logical foundation. Logic actually helps us build our faith, it strengthens our faith-commitment. Third, as we learn a solid logical methodology we will also learn ways to better present our faiths to others.

LEARNING DOCUMENTATION
To determine if the course learning results have been attained, students document their learning by submitting the following items:
Assignment #1 Arguments
Assignment #2 Categorical Logic – Part 1
Assignment #3 Categorical Logic – Part 2
Assignment #4 Categorical Logic – Part 3
Assignment #5 Categorical Logic – Part 4
Assignment #6 Truth-functional Logic – Part 1
Assignment #7 Truth-functional Logic – Part 2
Assignment #8 Truth-functional Logic – Part 3
Assignment #9 Qualification Logic – Part 1
Assignment #10 Qualification Logic – Part 2
Assignment #11 Applying Principles
Assignment #12 Inductive Logic
Assignment #13 Causes and Explanations
Assignment #14 Fallacies and Reasoning

There are 14 lessons and 14 lesson tests for this course.

LEARNING EVALUATION
The 14 lessons are worth 20 points each for a total of 280 points and the 14 tests are worth 50 points each for a total of 700 points. You can earn up to 980 points in this course.