SYLLABUS
Introduction to
Logic
Phil A101, section 603
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: MW 2:30P- 3:45P Room ADM -142
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://wsjamison.uaa.alaska.edu and my e-mail address is wsjamison@UAA.ALASKA.EDU.
SCHEDULE and REQUIRED READING:
August 28: Introduction to the course, description of course requirements and overview of Logic.
August 30: Chapter 1 Basic Logical Concepts Practice Test
September 4: Labor Day Holiday (no classes)
September 6: Chapter 1 Basic Logical Concepts continued
September 11: Chapter 2 Fallacies -- Fallacies Practice Test
September 13: Chapter 2 Fallacies -- Fallacies
September 18: Chapter 2 Fallacies -- Fallacies
September 20: Chapter 3 Categorical Propositions Practice Test
September 25:Chapter 3 Categorical Propositions
September 27: Chapter 3 Categorical Propositions
October 2: Chapter 4 Categorical Syllogisms Practice Test
Basic Argument Analysis
October 4: Chapter 4 Categorical Syllogisms Syllogisms
October 9: Review and in class practice test
October 11: First Exam
October 16: Chapter 5 Arguments in Ordinary Language Practice Test
October 18: Chapter 5 Arguments in Ordinary Language
October 23: Chapter 6 Symbolic Logic Arguments Practice Test
October 25: Chapter 6 Symbolic Logic Arguments Exercises
October 30: Chapter 6 Symbolic Logic Arguments Exercises
November 1: Chapter 7 The Method of Deduction Practice Test
November 6: Chapter 7 The Method of Deduction
November 8: Chapter 8 Quantification Theory -- Arguments Practice Test
November 13: Chapter 8 Quantification Theory
November 15: Review and in class practice test
November 20: Second Exam
November 22: Thanksgiving Break (No Classes)
November 27: Review of Second Exam Start Chapter 9 Induction Practice Test
November 29: Chapter 9 Induction
December 4: Chapter 9 Induction
December 6: Review and in class practice test.
December 13: 1:00P – 3:45P: 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.