Nov 14, 2024
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2016-17

PHIL 1200 - Principles of Reasoning


Basic concepts of logic and techniques for judging validity of arguments introduced. System for symbolizing arguments and deriving conclusions from premises employed. Some of following topics also covered: informal fallacies in reasoning, syllogistic or Aristotelian logic; Venn diagrams, truth tables. Most sections are traditional lecture/test format, some taught in computer-assisted format, others use self-paced approach.

Requisites: Math Placement Level 1 or higher or (MATH D004 or MATH D005)
Credit Hours: 3.0
General Education Code: 1M
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture, 1.0 discussion
Eligible grades: A-F,WP,WF,FN,FS,AU,I


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