2014/15 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
PHIL1008 Introduction to Logic
10 creditsClass Size: 800
Module manager: Scott Shalkowski
Email: s.shalkowski@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2014/15
Module replaces
PHIL1020PHIL1800This module is approved as a discovery module
Module summary
We spend a lot of time arguing with people. One question that is particularly difficult to answer is 'What makes an argument into a good argument?' Philosophers often hold that a good argument is, at least in part, a valid one: an argument where if you accept the premises, you must accept the conclusion too. This course focuses on different ways that we can test arguments to see whether or not they are valid.You will also learn how to represent arguments in abstract forms and how to test these forms for validity. This will probably include learning about truth-tables, propositional logic, quantificational logic, semantic proofs and natural deduction.This module is taught through lectures and tutorials throughout semester 2. It is recommended, though not essential, that students have completed PHIL1001 Introduction to Philosophy in the first semester.Objectives
On completion of this module, students should have a basic ability to:- use truth-tables to test for various logical concepts (eg validity, inconsistency)
- construct proofs in both Propositional and Predicate Logic
- translate sentences into the language of Predicate Logic
- show an understanding of some properties of relations.
Syllabus
The module presents an introduction to Formal Logic. It introduces certain logical concepts, techniques for testing for validity, and techniques for constructing proofs for valid arguments.
Teaching methods
Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
Lecture | 11 | 1.00 | 11.00 |
Tutorial | 9 | 1.00 | 9.00 |
Private study hours | 80.00 | ||
Total Contact hours | 20.00 | ||
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 100.00 |
Private study
- Tutorial Preparation 40 hours- Lecture preparation 11 hours
- Associated Reading 16 hours
- Homework assignments 17 hours.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
Tutorial performance and assignments.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Tutorial Performance | . | 10.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 10.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Exams
Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 2 hr 00 mins | 90.00 |
Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 90.00 |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
Reading list
The reading list is available from the Library websiteLast updated: 20/01/2016
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