2021w-apphil2100m-03

AP/PHIL2100 3.0 M: Introduction to Logic

Offered by: PHIL


 Session

Winter 2021

 Term

W

Format

LECT

Instructor

Calendar Description / Prerequisite / Co-Requisite

Logic, in the philosophical tradition, is the study of what makes arguments valid. That is, it aims to distinguish correct reasoning from faulty reasoning. This course presents the basic elements of modern symbolic logic for the beginning student. Course credit exclusions: GL/PHIL 2640 6.00, GL/PHIL 2690 3.00.


Course Start Up

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    Additional Course Instructor/Contact Details

Professor Brian Huss
huss@yorku.ca

    Expanded Course Description

In this course you will learn a formal language – first-order classical logic.  The language of logic is a powerful tool for understanding the relations between claims and for figuring out what follows from what.  For some the learning of formal logic comes relatively easy.  Others have to work at it.  But everyone can learn it, and I think you will be glad you did.

    Additional Requirements

Technical requirements for taking the course: Video lectures will be available on the Moodle site for students to view at their convenience.  Tutorials will take place at their scheduled times via Zoom and are optional, though it is highly recommended that students attend tutorials.  Timed tests will take place via Moodle’s interface.

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Student Guide to Moodle

Zoom@YorkU Best Practices 

Zoom@YorkU User Reference Guide

Computing for Students Website

Student Guide to eLearning at York University

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Times and locations: Please note that this is a course that depends on remote teaching and learning. There will be no in-person interactions or activities on campus.

Virtual office hours:  TAs will be available on Zoom during the scheduled tutorial times to answer questions and can also be contacted via email.  The instructor can also be contacted via email.

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