SYLLABUS
Introduction to
Logic
Phil A101, section 602
Fall 2009
William Jamison
THEME: Analyzes argumentation and informal fallacies; introduces deductive logic, and examines inductive evidence in scientific and practical reasoning.
TEXTS: CONCISE INTRO TO LOGIC W/PAC+CDROM Author: HURLEY ISBN: 9780495777915
COURSE REQUIREMENTS:
75%
of the grade will be from tests based on the chapter exercises.
25%
of the grade will be based on quizzes.
OFFICE: Administration and Humanities Building Room 261 see my Current Schedule.
CLASS: Hours: TR 8:30A- 9:45A Room ADM -148
Phone: 786-4458 (office) or 694-1023 (home- please no calls after 8P), Philosophy Department Secretary 786-4455. The best way to get a message to me is via e-mail. My web page is located at http://afwsj.uaa.alaska.edu and my e-mail address is AFWSJ@UAA.ALASKA.EDU.
SCHEDULE and REQUIRED READING:
August 25: Introduction to the course, description of course requirements and overview of Logic.
August 27:: Chapter 1 Basic Logical Concepts
September 1: Chapter 1 Basic Logical Concepts continued
September 3: Chapter 2 Language: Meaning and Definition
September 8: Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
September 10: Chapter 2 Language: Meaning and Definition continued
September 15: Chapter 3 Informal Fallacies
September 17: Chapter 4 Formal Logic Categorical Propositions
September 22:
September 24: Chapter 5 Categorical Syllogisms
September 29: Categorical Syllogisms Practice Test
Basic Argument Analysis
October 1: Review and in class practice test
October 6: First Exam
October 8: Chapter 6 Propositional Logic
October 13: Chapter 6 Propositional Logic continued
October 15: Chapter 7 Natural Deduction in Propositional Logic
October 20: Chapter 7 Natural Deduction in Propositional Logic
October 22: Chapter 8 Predicate Logic
October 27: Chapter 8 Predicate Logic continued
October 29: The Method of Deduction Practice Test
November 3: Review and in class practice test
November 5: Second Exam
November 10: Review of Second Exam Start Chapter 9 Induction Practice Test
November 12: Chapter 9 Induction - Analogy and Legal and Moral Reasoning
November 17: Chapter 10 Causality and Mill's Methods
November 19: Chapter 11 Probability
November 24: Chapter 12 Statistical Reasoning
November 26: Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
December 1: Chapter 13 Hypothetical / Scientific Reasoning
December 3: Chapter 14 Science and Superstition
December 10: 7:00A – 9:45A: Final
Tests: Two tests will be given in class. They will consist of questions taken from the exercises done in the class. Test one posted on this web page is a practice test that is an example of what the test given in class will be like. The final posted on this page is the actual final.
Daily Quizzes are to encourage attendance and for feedback purposes. They will be pass/fail.
This syllabus may be adjusted at any time to meet the class or instructor’s requirements upon one week’s notice to students.