MONASH UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOKS

Arts Undergraduate Handbook 1996

Published by Monash University

Clayton, Victoria 3168, Australia

Authorised by Academic Registrar, April 1996


PHL2090

Introduction to logic

Aubrey Townsend

4 points + 2 hours per week + Second semester + Clayton + Prerequisites: First-year philosophy subject or 12 points of science + Prohibition: This subject may not be taken by students who have taken `Introduction to logic' as a component of PHL1020 or PHL1060

Synopsis The subject introduces students to such basic logical concepts as argument, validity, truth, and logical truth, and to the elements of the propositional and predicate calculi. One of the two hours per week will be the lecture in the `Introduction to logic' component of PHL1020 or PHL1060, while the other will be a tutorial covering additional material.

Assessment Examinations (1 hour): 60% + Exercises: 40%

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