PHIL 209 — Logic and Philosophy (3 Credits, Fall/Spring)
This course provides an introduction to formal techniques relevant to philosophical thinking, covering propositional, quantificational, and some modal logic. The study of logic is one of the best ways to refine one's natural ability to reason and argue. Through the study of logic, one learns strategies for thinking well, common errors in reasoning to avoid, and effective techniques for evaluating arguments. (3 lecture hours, 0 lab hours, 3 credits)