Reason & Argument - PHI00005C
Module summary
This module introduces some of the key logical concepts and skills that are used throughout Philosophy. Students will learn how to symbolise an argument in a formal language, and then test the argument for validity.
Module will run
Occurrence | Teaching period |
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A | Semester 2 2023-24 |
Module aims
To introduce some of the key logical concepts and skills that are used throughout Philosophy.
Module learning outcomes
By the end of this module, students should be able to:
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Explain key logical concepts, such as validity, consistency, and necessity.
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Symbolise simple arguments in Truth-Functional Logic (TFL).
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Use truth-tables to test arguments in TFL for tautological validity.
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Symbolise complex arguments in First-Order Logic (FOL).
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Construct a counter-interpretation to demonstrate that an argument is not valid in FOL.
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Construct a proof to demonstrate that an argument is valid in FOL.
Indicative assessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Online Exam -less than 24hrs (Centrally scheduled) | 67 |
Open Exam (5 days) | 33 |
Special assessment rules
None
Additional assessment information
Summative Assessments
Open exam (33%), Week 6 Semester 2
Online exam (67%), end of Semester 2 assessment period
Indicative reassessment
Task | % of module mark |
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Essay/coursework | 67 |
Open Exam (5 days) | 33 |
Module feedback
All feedback will be returned in accordance with University and Departmental policy.
Indicative reading
forallx: York Edition, available at www.RTrueman.com/forallx/