Introduction to Logic: Fall 2005
Dr. Michael Sudduth
Philosophy 1001: California State University, East Bay
Course Syllabus Spring 2005
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Important Class Reminder
Successful completion of this course requires consistent attendence.
Homework Assignments
(Dates Assigned, Due Following Class Meeting)
Friday, 9/23/05: Chapter 1 - 1.1.I (1-15), 1.1.IV (1-10)
Monday, 9/26/05: Chapter 1 - 1.1.I (16-25), 1.2.I (1-20 odd), 1.2.V (1-10)
Wednesday, 9/28/05 - Chapter 1 - 1.3.I (1-20), 1.3.III (1-15)
Friday, 9/30/05 - No Homework Assigned
Monday, 10/3/05 - Chapter 1 - 1.4.I (1-10), 1.4.II (1-10)
Wednesday, 10/5/05 - Chapter 1 - 1.4.I (11-15), 1.4.II (11-15), 1.4.III (1-10)
Friday, 10/7/05 - 1.4.III (11-20), 1.4.V (1-15)
EXAM SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12
Exam will cover Chapter 1 - 1.1-1.4 (Bring a scantron 882 Form)
Homework 1.1-1.4 will be collected on the exam day. Be sure that all sections are properly and clearly labeled.
Exams and chapter 1 homework to be returned week of October 17th.
Friday, 10/14/05 - Chapter 4 - 4.1 (1-9), 4.2.I (1-8), 4.2.II (1-4), 4.2.III (1-4), 4.2.IV (1-4), Read 4.3 (ignore material on Venn Diagrams, but note material on the modern square of opposition) and 4.5.
Monday, 10/17/05 - chapter 4 - 4.3.II (1-15), 4.5.I (1-8), 4.5.II (1-8)
Friday, 10/21/05 - Read chapter 5 - 5.1 only
Monday, 10/24/05 - chapter 5 - 5.1.I (1-5), 5.1.II (1-10), 5.1.V (1-10)
Wednesday - chapter 5 - 5.3.II (1-10), 5.3.III - Ignore Venn Diagram Part of 5.3.II
Friday - chapter 5 - 5.2.I (1-20) - USE FIVE RULES to determine validity, not Venn Diagrams. If argument is invalid, state the fallacy committed.
Monday - chapter 5 - 5.1.I (1-5) and 5.1.II (1-10) - Use Five Rules to determine validity. If invalid, state the fallacy committed.
EXAM SCHEDULED FOR FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 2005
Exam will be on Categorical Logic (completed sections of chapters 4 and 5)
Review the four kinds of categorical propositions and their properties, square of opposition, and five rules of validity
Homework for chapters 4 and 5 will be collected in class on the exam date.
Monday, November 7, chapter 6, 6.1.I (1-15, odd)
Wednesday, November 9, chapter 6, 6.1.I (1-20, even), 6.1.II (1-10)
Friday, November 11, chapter 6, 6.2.I (1-10), 6.2.II (1-15), 6.2.III (1-15)
Monday - Class Cancelled
Wednesday, November 16, chapter 6, 6.4.I (1-10), 6.4.II (1-5)
Use Shorter Truth Table Technique for above assignment
REMAINING CALENDAR (BELOW)
November 18, Friday: Chapter 6 - 6.6.I (1-20), 6.6.II (1-10) - Be sure to read pp. 620-630 first!
November 21, Monday
November 23, Wednesday
November 25: Thanksgiving, No Class
November 28, Monday
November 30, Wednesday
December 2, Friday
December 5-9: Finals Week
