PHIL 200 - Deductive Logic

This course may also count for the major in (consult the program or department major requirements) :
Law and Society
Semester Offered: First Semester
Full Course
Credits: 4 credits
Attribute: 4HU, QFR

What makes an argument a good or a bad one’ We will explore the idea that the answer depends on the underlying structure of the argument, and develop a formal language which allows us to bring out that structure. Students will thus acquire an increased ability to critically evaluate arguments in any sphere. A grasp of the essential elements of symbolic logic is also vital for anyone wishing to grapple seriously with contemporary Anglophone philosophy.
Enrollment Limit: 30
Instructor: M. Thomson-Jones
Prerequisites & Notes
Note: Strongly recommended for students considering graduate work in philosophy.