PHI 110 - Introduction to Logic

Credit(s) 3.00
Lecture Hours: 3.00
This course provides a study of the argumentative use of language and of the methods for distinguishing correct from incorrect reasoning. Topics studied include: the multiple uses of language and their governing conventions, the language of argument and informal fallacies, and the close analysis of actual arguments. The formal analysis of argument is introduced through work on categorical syllogisms and propositional logic. The relation of formal analysis to everyday argument is examined as the course emphasis is on the effective use of the latter. This course satisfies a general education requirement in the Arts and Humanities Area.

SLOs:
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Analyze reasoning for soundness, cogency, and argumentative fallacies.
Describe the complexity and power of language, and the historical development of human reasoning.
Demonstrate correct understanding of the basic rules and methods of correct reasoning
Demonstrate how logic can be adequately applied to contemporary issues of great social concern.
Demonstrate knowledge of formal and informal logic.
Develop ability to reason more effectively and be effectively critical of the reasoning of others.
Demonstrate an understanding of what it means to be a rational person through analytical and critical evaluations of opinions, beliefs, prejudices and logical fallacies
Demonstrate improvement in the ability to distinguish truth from falsity in all concerns of human life.