Introduction to Logic unit (HPH203)

Introduction

Logic is the theory of good reasoning. This unit introduces students to some of the types of reasoning that are regularly used in everyday life, in philosophy and in many other fields. Students will be introduced to a variety of powerful methods for testing the validity of arguments and constructing valid arguments themselves. Along the way we will also pause to consider some of the philosophical worries and paradoxes that logic gives rise to. This unit will be of interest to anyone concerned with the nature of good reasoning. It is particularly useful for students studying mathematics or computing, and should be seriously considered as an elective by anyone majoring in philosophy.

Summary

Unit name	Introduction to Logic
Unit code	HPH203
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences
Discipline	Philosophy
Coordinator	Doctor David Coady
Available as an elective?	Yes
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Intermediate

Availability

Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August

Learning Outcomes

• Understand the goals and methods of formal logic, as well as some of the philosophical problems these methods raise
• Analyse a wide range of English language sentences and arguments, and translate them into the language of formal logic
• Apply the methods of formal logic to assess the validity of arguments
• Develop a constructively critical attitude to belief formation

Fee Information

2027 fee information will be available in August.

Requisites

Prerequisites

25 points at introductory level in any discipline in any faculty

Mutual Exclusions

You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:

HPA291-A AND HPA391-A

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	On-Campus: Weekly recorded lectures (1 hour); weekly tutorials (1.5 hours)   Off-Campus: Weekly recorded lectures (1 hour); weekly Zoom tutorials (1.5 hours)
Assessment	Assignment (10%)|Assignment (15%)|Assignment (15%)|Final exam (60%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required reading materials will be provided in MyLO
Recommended	Recommended Readings will be provided by your Unit Coordinator

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