SYLLABUS
Introduction to Logic
Phil A101, section
791
Fall 2006
William Jamison
THEME: Analyzes argumentation and informal fallacies; introduces deductive logic, and examines inductive evidence in scientific and practical reasoning.
TEXTS:
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Essentials of Logic (2nd Edition) by Irving M. Copi, Carl Cohen, and Daniel Flage (Paperback - Jul 17, 2006) |
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: MWF 12 - 2 PM in Administration and Humanities Building Room 261 or by appointment. Here is my Current Schedule.
CLASS: Hours: M 6:30P- 9:20P Room CHHS 182
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 28: Introduction to the course, description of course requirements and overview of Logic.
September 4: Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
September 11: Chapter 1 Basic Logical Concepts Practice Test
September 18: Chapter 2 Fallacies -- Fallacies Practice Test
September 25:Chapter 3 Categorical Propositions Practice Test
October 2: Chapter 4 Categorical Syllogisms Practice Test
Basic Argument Analysis
October 9: Review and in class practice test
First Exam
October 16: Chapter 5 Arguments in Ordinary Language Practice Test
October 23: Chapter 6 Symbolic Logic Arguments Practice Test
October 30: Chapter 6 Symbolic Logic Arguments Exercises
November 6: Chapter 7 The Method of Deduction Practice Test
November 13: Chapter 8 Quantification Theory -- Arguments Practice Test
November 20: Review and in class practice test
Second Exam (Review)
November 27: Review of Second Exam Start Chapter 9 Induction Practice Test
December 4: Chapter 9 Induction
December 11: Review and in class practice test.
Tests: Two tests will be given in class. They will consist of questions taken from the exercises done in the class. Tests 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.