COURSE OUTLINE
COURSE TITLE
COURSE CODE
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COURSE DESCRIPTION :
Basic Logic and Critical Thinking
Logic
This course is an exploration of the various laws, rules, principles, and exercises involved in Critical Thinking and
Logic. It seeks to contribute to the realization of Vision and
Mission of Global City Innovative College by helping in the formation of students whose minds are rich in ideas, whose hearts had been formed with values, and whose behavior actively manifests their education. The course will train the student in analytical and critical thinking to make him a valuable asset and contributor to the community and society.
CREDIT UNITS
PREREQUISITE/S
C0-REQUISITE/S
CILO
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3 units (54 Lecture Hours)
None
N/A
: At the end of the semester, given a conducive and innovative atmosphere for learning, the students will be able to:
Cognitive:
1.
Understand the meaning of Critical Thinking and Logic;
2.
Know the basic acts of a human mind as a rational being;
3.
Understand and apply the rules/ laws/ principles of logical thinking and reasoning;
Affective:
1.
Appreciate their potential to accommodate critical thinking on problematic arguments
2.
Develop critical, creative and reflective thinking skills; and
3.
Instill a profound commitment to the dignity of human person as a thinking being.
Psychomotor:
1.
Perform and adapt relevant topics of this course on actual projects and exercises.
COURSE OUTLINE:
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Time
Frame
(Week)
1to
2
3
4 to 5
Topics/Contents Expected Outcome Learning Platform
INTRODUCTION:
What is Philosophy?
Branches of Philosophy
1.
Metaphysics
2.
Ethics
3.
Epistemology
4.
Logic
5.
6.
Aesthetics
Theodicy
7.
Social Philosophy
Basic Concepts
1.
Logic and Inference
2.
Ideas and Terms
3.
Propositions and Argument
4.
Exposing Argument
5.
Premises and Conclusion
6.
Recognizing Argument
7.
Identifying Non- Arguments
8.
Diagramming Arguments
9.
Deduction and Induction
10.
Deductive Validity
11.
Inductive Strength
Logic as Tool of Philosophy
1.
Formal and Material Logic
2.
Valid and Invalid
Arguments
Classroom and Course
Policy Awareness
Ability to: a) Understand a holistic approach as to how logic has its roots in philosophy and its other branches b) Have a hindsight and overview in understanding the basic concepts used in logic c) Retain such important indicators in understanding the correct approach in examining subsequent problems in arguments
Formal Lecture
Recognizing Arguments
1.
Inferential Claim
2.
Simple Non-Inferential
Claim a.
Warnings b.
Pieces of Advice c.
Statement of Belief or
Opinion
3.
Expository Passages
4.
Illustrations
5.
d.
Loosely Associated
Statements e.
Reports
Explanations
6.
Conditional Statements
Deductive Arguments
1.
Mathematics
2.
Definition
3.
Categorical Syllogism
4.
Hypothetical Syllogism
5.
Disjunctive Syllogism
Ability to: a) Understand the difference between
Formal and Material
Logic b) Identify appropriate strategies in determining the difference between valid and invalid arguments
Ability to: a) Understand the b) purpose of inference in recognizing arguments
Create personal arguments and assess their validity based on c) the stated rules of inferential claim
Determine the difference between
Deductive and
Inductive Arguments d) Create personal arguments and assess their validity based on the stated rules of deduction and induction
Formal Lecture
Formal Lecture/ Student
Facilitated Classes
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7
8 and 9
10 and
11
Inductive Arguments
1.
2.
Analogy
3.
Predictions
Generalizations
4.
Authority
5.
Signs
PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION
Predicaments and Predicables
1.
Predicaments
2.
Predicables
Ideas & Terms
1.
Connotation & Denotation
2.
Intension & Extension of
Terms
Ability to: a) Understand the difference between b) predicaments and predicables
Create personal examples in representing connotation and denotation of terms
Supposition of Terms
1.
Proper Supposition
2.
Improper Supposition
Language: Meaning & Definition
1.
Emotive Arguments
2.
Cognitive Arguments
3.
a.
Vagueness b.
Ambiguity
Verbal & Factual Disputes
Ability to: a) Discuss rules pertaining to the supposition of terms b) Recognize indicators that suggest arguments that are c) emotive or cognitive
Determine cues that will state the difference between vague and ambiguous arguments d) Determine cues that will state the difference between verbal and factual disputes
Definition & their Purposes
1.
Stipulative
2.
Lexical
3.
Precising
4.
Theoretical
5.
Persuasive
Definitional Techniques
1.
Extensional Denotative
Definition a.
Demonstrative
Ostensive Definition b.
Enumerative Definition c.
Definition by Subclass
2.
Intensional
Definition
Connotative a.
Synonymous Definition b.
Etymological Definition c.
Operational Definition d.
Definition by Genus &
Difference
Ability to: a) Explain the reason why one has to provide a definition on a term b) Discuss the various purposes of indicating an appropriate definition on a term c) Understand
Definitional Techniques and be able to create personal examples that would suggest the appropriate technique used.
Formal Lecture
Formal Lecture / Student
Facilitated Classes
Formal Lecture/ Student
Facilitated Classes
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13 to 14
15
16
2.
3.
Sorites
4.
Dilemma
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
Ordinary Language Arguments
1.
Enthymeme
Epichereme
Ability to: a) Understand ordinary language arguments b) Understand
Categorical
Proposition and the correct rules associated with it Categorical Proposition
1.
2.
Standard
3.
Components and Structure
Categorical
Format
Classification of Propositions
4.
Venn Diagrams
5.
Opposition of Propositions
6.
Equivalence of Propositions
Informal Fallacies c) Discuss the purpose of
Venn Diagrams
1.
Fallacy of Relevance a.
Accident b.
Argumentum Ad c.
g.
Hominem b.1. Abusive b.2. Circumstantial b.3. Tu Quoque
Argumentum Ad
Populum c.1. Direct c.2. Indirect
c.2.1. Bandwagon
c.2.2. Vanity
c.2.3. Snobbery d.
Argumentum Ad
Misericordiam e.
Argumentum Ad
Baculum f.
Straw Man
Ignoratio Elenchi
FOR WEEKS 15 -17:
Ability to: a) Remember the appropriate subsequent informal fallacies b) Explain the necessary functions of each subsequent informal fallacies on everyday arguments c) Create personal examples in indicating the correct informal fallacy being suggested d) Acquire own techniques to remember how to recognize each subsequent informal fallacies stated h.
Red Herring i.
Appeal to Advantage
2.
Fallacy of Weak Induction a.
Argumentum Ad b.
Verecundiam
Argumentum Ad
Ignorantiam c.
Hasty Generalization d.
False Cause e.
Slippery Slope
3.
f.
Weak Analogy
Fallacy of Presumption a.
Petitio Principii b.
Complex Question c.
False Dichotomy d.
Suppressed Evidence e.
f.
Accent or Prosody
Word Construction
Formal Lecture
Formal Lecture/ Student
Facilitated Classes/ E-
Learning
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REFERENCES:
4.
Fallacy of Ambiguity a.
Equivocation b.
Amphiboly
5.
Fallacy of Grammatical
Analogy a.
Composition b.
Division
FINAL EXAMINATION
Armstong, W. (2015). Understanding Arguments: An Introduction to Informal Logic.
Fastbooks publishing.
Babor, E.R. (2009). Logic: The Philisophical Discipline of Correct Thinking.
Buenaflor, L.E. (2014). The Art of Critical Thinking: Logic for Filipino Students. ATBP
Publishing
Hermida, Ranilo (2011) Introduction to Logic. Philosophy Department, Ateneo de Manila
University.
Evangelista, Francis Julius N. (2008). Critical Thinking, A College Student’s Introduction to
Logic. National Bookstore, Inc.
Hurley; A Concise Introduction to Logic, 7 th Edition.
Malitao, A.L. (2009). Essential Logic.
Santiago, Alma. (2011). Logic: The Art of Reasoning. Philosophy Department, St.
Scholastica’s College.
Villasoto (2013). Logic and Critical Thinking. ATBP publishing
COURSE WEBSITE: http://gciclogic.wordpress.com
ACADEMIC PROFESSOR: Erwin Baloaloa
GRADING SYSTEM:
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DESCRIPTION
Class Standing
Output/Project
Recitation
Tests
Assignment
Major Exam
Total
Final Grade:
Prelim
Midterm
Final Term
30%
30%
40%
100%
40%
20%
20%
20%
PERCENTAGE (%)
60
40
100
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