An Introduction to Logic

"An Introduction to Logic" is a course that teaches students foundational logic principles, emphasizing critical analysis and argument construction. It connects the study of logic to the divine nature of God and human reflection of that image, highlighting the role of logical thinking in daily decision-making. The course primarily uses Patrick J. Hurley’s "A Concise Introduction to Logic 11th Edition." Students will learn to identify and construct arguments, discern between arguments and non-arguments, recognize fallacies, and evaluate the validity and strength of arguments. By the end, they should understand the link between God and logic, and apply logic in ethical contexts.

CURRICULUM PROVIDeR

Ignitia

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AVAILABLE TO PART-TIME STUDENTS

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Topics Discussed

  • The Origin of Logic
  • The Value of Logic
  • Basic Concepts of logic
  • Importance of language (clarity of terms and definitions)
  • Informal Fallacies
  • Categorical Propositions
  • Categorical Syllogisms
  • Propositional Logic
  • Methods of Reasoning
  • Applying Logical Argumentation