PHIL 217 - Introduction to Logic

This course follows the historical development of logical reasoning from Aristotle to today. This course introduces skills that are essential to good critical reasoning - including how to detect forms of arguments, how to test for validity, and how to construct valid arguments. Methods covered include formal logic and informal logic, syllogism, inductive and deductive arguments, and fallacies most commonly encountered in speech and writing. This course meet the requirements for Cultural Enrichment, and new Fall 2017 Culture. Typically Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
Level: UG
Credit Hours: 3

Ferris Equivalencies: HUMN-217-199308

Department: HUMN