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Introduction to LogicThe Principles and Practice of
Reasoning
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Orientation SessionRoster and AddsIf space permits, I will add
at the end of class today
Review of Handouts and Course Website
My comments and your questions about the content of this
course
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While the Roster is Called We have one text (described in the
Course Description), but will also be using a website more on that
later
This is a skills-oriented class. Assigned or not plan on using
all exercise opportunities you can access (text and website).
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Using the SyllabusAll chapters and sections are from Hurleys A
Concise Introduction to Logic (10th Edition)Come prepared to
discuss assigned chapter/sections during the indicated weeks.
Its easy to forget assignment due dates, especially for the
online homeworks. Create some system for yourself that will keep
you on track.
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Assignments and GradingHomeworks are completed and submitted
online
Quizzes are taken and submitted in class Classwork is completed
and submitted in class
A Portfolio is compiled during the semester and is due in
June.
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Course PortfolioThink of this as an ongoing record of your work
in this course.
The portfolio will cover three modules the basics of logic,
propositional logic and categorical logic.
It may be submitted electronically (Powerpoint or other
web-enabled presentation project) or physically (set of printed
pages)
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Course PoliciesThere is no extra credit. Instead, I will drop
your lowest quiz and homework grades.
Lateness:No late classwork Late homeworks (done online) are
penalized 10% for each day late.
Only one makeup quiz will be offered to those who miss a quiz
for documented reasons.
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Course ContentHey, we all argue, right?
The Argument ClinicLogic deals with a different kind of
argument
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Logical Arguments
Reasoning is the process of moving toward conclusions on the
basis of clear, compelling and relevant supportive statements. In
much of logic, attention focuses on how we draw conclusions from
statements, not on the truth of those statements.
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Discussion: Two ArgumentsThose who oppose same-sex marriage are
simply Neanderthals. Everybody knows same-sex marriage is a threat
to society. So, same-sex marriages should be allowed.Opposition to
same-sex marriage relies on constitutionally suspect
reasoning.There is no clear evidence that same-sex marriage is a
threat to society.So, same-sex marriage should be allowed.
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Another ArgumentAny law or policy that limits constitutionally
protected freedoms is unacceptable. Laws against same-sex marriage
limit constitutionally protected freedoms. Support for this claim?
So, laws against same-sex marriage are unacceptable.
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Your ResourcesYou will have plenty of helpClasses, of
course!Professor [email protected] 213B MW, 12
1 pm Online (instant email) W, 4 5 pm
Website sign-up:http://1pass.thomson.com/1pass/
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Go to www.thomsonedu.com/login.Click "Create My Account.
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Online RegistrationYour site for registration is:
http://www.thomsonedu.com/login
Your case-sensitive Course Access Code is: E-2KYCK5637H3HS
