Study-Unit Description

Study-Unit Description



CODE PHI3101

 
TITLE Further Logic

 
UM LEVEL 03 - Years 2, 3, 4 in Modular Undergraduate Course

 
MQF LEVEL Not Applicable

 
ECTS CREDITS 2

 
DEPARTMENT Philosophy

 
DESCRIPTION A number of topics selected from the following:
1) Direct and Indirect Reduction of Simple Syllogisms.
2) Complex Syllogisms.
3) Elements of Quantification Theory (effective and classical).
4) A sketch of the history of logic.
5) Axiom System and Calculus.
6) A classical junctor-logical calculus.
7) Elements of Deontic Modal Logic.

Reading List

- Riolo, V. (2001) Introduction to Logic, 2nd or later edition, Malta: MUP.
- Printed notes shall be handed out in class when necessary.

 
ADDITIONAL NOTES Pre-requisite Study-unit: PHI2001 (Grade B or better)

 
STUDY-UNIT TYPE Lecture and Tutorial

 
METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
Assessment Component/s Sept. Asst Session Weighting
Examination (1 Hour) Yes 100%

 
LECTURER/S Mary Ann Cassar
Vincent Riolo

 

 
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