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-	The course in Logic 101 now proceeds to the opening page on [[Main Page\|Logic]]. Students ought to begin by reviewing this page. However, take heart: this page is only meant as an overview, a 'taste' of the scope of logic. Students need not concern themselves with being able to grasp all of logic merely by perusing that page! Instead, every aspect of the introductory page is explained in more detail in later sections.	+	The course in Logic 101 now proceeds to the opening page on [[Main Page\|Logic]]. Students ought to begin by reviewing this page.

	Here is how the course proceeds. Students may also take note that proceeding in this fashion will also allow them to have a basic grasp of the history of logic.		Here is how the course proceeds. Students may also take note that proceeding in this fashion will also allow them to have a basic grasp of the history of logic.

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Course Introduction

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-	Everyone has an opinion, and in a democratic country everyone also has an equal right to state an opinion, but not everyone's opinion is of equal value. This page exists to spread this truth - some opinions are worth more than others*. And if you want ~~yours~~ opinion to be the ~~more~~ rational opinion, you must learn how to argue your points using the tenets of [[Main Page\|Logic]].	+	Everyone has an opinion, and in a democratic country everyone also has an equal right to state an opinion, but not everyone's opinion is of equal value. This page exists to spread this truth - some opinions are worth more than others*. And if you want your opinion to be the rational opinion, you must learn how to argue your points using the tenets of [[Main Page\|Logic]].

	* Douglas Adams called this “opinion inequality”		* Douglas Adams called this “opinion inequality”

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	Truth tables provide a useful method of assessing the validity or invalidity of the form any argument. Once a student grasps Propositional Logic, they can begin to use Truth Tables.		Truth tables provide a useful method of assessing the validity or invalidity of the form any argument. Once a student grasps Propositional Logic, they can begin to use Truth Tables.

-	[[~~Valid and Invalid Logical Forms~~]] A review of the valid and invalid forms of Propositional Logic.	+	[[Formal Fallacies]] A review of the valid and invalid forms of Propositional Logic.

	[[Predicate Logic]]		[[Predicate Logic]]

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	==Course Introduction==		==Course Introduction==

-	Everyone has an opinion, and in a democratic country everyone also has an equal right to state an opinion, but not everyone's opinion is of equal value. This page exists to spread this truth - some opinions are worth more than others*. And if you want yours opinion to be the more rational opinion, you must learn how to argue your points using the tenets of [[Logic]].	+	Everyone has an opinion, and in a democratic country everyone also has an equal right to state an opinion, but not everyone's opinion is of equal value. This page exists to spread this truth - some opinions are worth more than others*. And if you want yours opinion to be the more rational opinion, you must learn how to argue your points using the tenets of [[Main Page\|Logic]].

	* Douglas Adams called this “opinion inequality”		* Douglas Adams called this “opinion inequality”
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	==Course Outline==		==Course Outline==

-	The course in Logic 101 now ~~procedes~~ to the opening page on [[Logic]]. Students ought to begin by reviewing this page. However, take heart: this page is only meant as an overview, a 'taste' of the scope of logic. Students need not concern themselves with being able to grasp all of logic merely by perusing that page! Instead, every aspect of the introductory page is explained in more detail in later sections.	+	The course in Logic 101 now proceeds to the opening page on [[Main Page\|Logic]]. Students ought to begin by reviewing this page. However, take heart: this page is only meant as an overview, a 'taste' of the scope of logic. Students need not concern themselves with being able to grasp all of logic merely by perusing that page! Instead, every aspect of the introductory page is explained in more detail in later sections.

-	Here is how the course ~~procedes~~. Students may also take note that ~~proceding~~ in this fashion will also allow them to have a basic grasp of the history of logic.	+	Here is how the course proceeds. Students may also take note that proceeding in this fashion will also allow them to have a basic grasp of the history of logic.

	[[The Laws of Classical Logic]] <BR>		[[The Laws of Classical Logic]] <BR>
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	[[Validity, Strength, Soundness and Cogency]]		[[Validity, Strength, Soundness and Cogency]]

-	In this section, the ~~vararious~~ ways to assess Deductive and Inductive arguments is explored.	+	In this section, the various ways to assess Deductive and Inductive arguments is explored.

	[[Formal and Informal Logic]] <BR>		[[Formal and Informal Logic]] <BR>
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	[[Classical Logic]]		[[Classical Logic]]

-	~~Categorial~~ Syllogisms are explained. One a student makes it to this point, they can claim to grasp the basics of ''Classical Logic''.	+	Categorical Syllogisms are explained. One a student makes it to this point, they can claim to grasp the basics of ''Classical Logic''.

	[[Disjunctive and Hypothetical Syllogisms]]		[[Disjunctive and Hypothetical Syllogisms]]
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	Truth tables provide a useful method of assessing the validity or invalidity of the form any argument. Once a student grasps Propositional Logic, they can begin to use Truth Tables.		Truth tables provide a useful method of assessing the validity or invalidity of the form any argument. Once a student grasps Propositional Logic, they can begin to use Truth Tables.
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		+	[[Valid and Invalid Logical Forms]] A review of the valid and invalid forms of Propositional Logic.

	[[Predicate Logic]]		[[Predicate Logic]]

-	Students will then come to see the limits of ~~Propostional~~ logic! Predicate logic helps overcome the shortcomings of both Propositional Logic and the problems found in the Traditional Square of Opposition.	+	Students will then come to see the limits of Propositional logic! Predicate logic helps overcome the shortcomings of both Propositional Logic and the problems found in the Traditional Square of Opposition.

	[[Inductive Logic]]		[[Inductive Logic]]

Hannibal at 20:34, 18 June 2007

Hannibal — Mon, 18 Jun 2007 20:34:09 GMT

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Welcome to Logic 101

==Course Introduction==

Everyone has an opinion, and in a democratic country everyone also has an equal right to state an opinion, but not everyone's opinion is of equal value. This page exists to spread this truth - some opinions are worth more than others*. And if you want yours opinion to be the more rational opinion, you must learn how to argue your points using the tenets of [[Logic]].

* Douglas Adams called this “opinion inequality”

==Course Outline==

The course in Logic 101 now procedes to the opening page on [[Logic]]. Students ought to begin by reviewing this page. However, take heart: this page is only meant as an overview, a 'taste' of the scope of logic. Students need not concern themselves with being able to grasp all of logic merely by perusing that page! Instead, every aspect of the introductory page is explained in more detail in later sections.

Here is how the course procedes. Students may also take note that proceding in this fashion will also allow them to have a basic grasp of the history of logic.

[[The Laws of Classical Logic]] 

This section presents the axioms of Classical Logic. Common myths about these axioms are also explored. Students will come to learn that these axioms only apply to certain logics.

[[The Difference Between Believing and Knowing]] 

The two concepts are explained and differentiated.

[[Hans Eysenck's Rules of Argument]] 

It's one thing to know how to argue, its quite another to know ''when'' to argue, and when to remain silent.

[[Argument|What is an Argument?]] 

This section defines the term'' argument''

[[Deductive and Inductive Logic]] 

What is deduction? What is Induction? What are their limits?

[[Validity, Strength, Soundness and Cogency]]

In this section, the vararious ways to assess Deductive and Inductive arguments is explored.

[[Formal and Informal Logic]] 

This section briefly explores the two main ways in which an argument can go wrong - i.e. problems with the form of an argument, and problems with the premises in an argument.

[[Informal Fallacies]]

This is both the longest section of the site, and most likely the most interesting. It presents a nearly exhaustive list of the most common informal fallacies.

[[Categorical Propositions]]

In order to learn [[Classical Logic]] one must first learn about the premises used in Classical arguments: Categorical Propositions.

[[Traditional Square of Opposition]]

The traditional Square of Opposition is a diagram specifying logical relations among the four types of categorical propositions described in the preceding section.

[[Modern Square of Opposition]]

It was eventually discovered that the Traditional Square of Opposition required a correction. This is it.

[[Classical Logic]]

Categorial Syllogisms are explained. One a student makes it to this point, they can claim to grasp the basics of ''Classical Logic''.

[[Disjunctive and Hypothetical Syllogisms]]

However, there are other types of syllogisms. These are explored in this section.

[[Propositional Logic]]

Students will come to learn about the limits of Classical Logic. Propositional Logic represents one attempt to overcome these obstacles. Propositional Logic deals with using symbols to represent logical arguments.

[[Truth Tables]]

Truth tables provide a useful method of assessing the validity or invalidity of the form any argument. Once a student grasps Propositional Logic, they can begin to use Truth Tables.

[[Predicate Logic]]

Students will then come to see the limits of Propostional logic! Predicate logic helps overcome the shortcomings of both Propositional Logic and the problems found in the Traditional Square of Opposition.

[[Inductive Logic]]

There is more to logic than trading in tautologies. Inductive logic allows us to make statements about the real world. Included is a discussion of a possible basis of inductive logic: ''Bayesian Theory.''

[[Rhetoric]]

This section explores the nature of emotional appeals, and illustrates how they differ from logical arguments.

[[Resources for Further Learning]]

[[Conclusion and Adieu]]

For future consideration:

Common argument forms

[[Reductio ad Absurdum]]