FIL104 Logic and Argumention
- ECTS Credits:
- 10
- Responsible department:
- Faculty of Humanities and Education
- Course Leader:
- Ralph Henk Vaags
- Lecture Semester:
- Autumn
- Teaching language:
- Norwegian
- Duration:
- 1 term
The course is connected to the following study programs
- Bachelor's Programme in Applied Philosophy
- Philosophy, One-year Programme
Teaching language
NorwegianCourse contents
The course gives an introduction to modern logic and dialectics. It is the study of good and poor argumentation with focus on logically valid and logically invalid argumentation. Central topics are different forms of argumentation, and various types of formal systems for testing of logical validity and invalidity.
Learning outcomes
Upon course completion students will
Knowledge
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Have broad knowledge of modern logic and dialectics
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Have broad knowledge of logical validity, logical invalidity, and the limitations of various logical systems
Skills
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Be able to reflect on central concepts related to logic and dialectics
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Be able to critically apply knowledge and skills of logical validity and invalidity in argumentation
General Competence
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Be able to communicate logically valid and invalid argumentation
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Be able to apply knowledge and insight from logic and dialectics on argumentation encountered in everyday life and in society in general
Teaching methods
Lectures and student based study groups. The workload is estimated to ca. 270 hours.
Evaluation
The study programme manager, in consultation with the student representative, decides the method of evaluation and whether the courses will have a midterm- or end of term evaluation, see also the Quality System, section 4.1. Information about evaluation method for the course will be posted on Canvas.
Offered as Single Standing Module
Yes
Assessment methods and criteria
4-hour written examination. Graded assessment.