PHI103 — Introduction to Formal Logic
PHI 103 - Introduction to Formal Logic PHI 103 - Introduction to Formal Logic PHI 1103. Description: Historical and formal study of logical concepts, with emphasis on problem solving through symbolic manipulation. Examination of meaning, definition, induction, deduction, fallacies, validity, truth, and the structure and classification of arguments. Includes a basic introduction to formal techniques for evaluating deductive arguments and scientific reasoning, including syllogistic, propositional, and predicate logic. General Education Competency: Diversity; Critical Thinking Lecture: 3 Lab: 0 Course Content: Nature and history of logic Categorical propositions Categorical syllogisms Propositional logic Argument identification and translation Truth tables Natural deduction Learning