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Academic Year 2005/2006

Intensional Logic and Metaphysics
PHIL 291 SP

Introduction to basic principles of reasoning concerning necessity, time, obligation, proof, and computation. Basic metalogical results: soundness, completeness, decidability of sentential formal systems. Extension to quantificational systems if time permits.

MAJOR READINGS

Historical sources and contemporary textbook.

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Weekly problem sets, mid-term and take-home final.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Students must have background in mathematic logic equivalent to course prerequisites.

COURSE FORMAT: Lecture/Discussion

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: UGRD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NSM PHIL    Grading Mode: Student Option   

Prerequisites: PHIL231 OR MATH243 Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-30-2006

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