Critical Thinking
A.Y. 2019/2020
Learning objectives
The first half of the course is organized so that the student will be able to carry out an analysis of propositions, to know how to formalize inferential schemes, verify, with different methods (from truth tables to semantic trees) the formal validity of arguments.
The second half of the course is built in such a way that the student will be able to analyze situated reasoning, evaluate its capacity and argumentative strength, recognize the main fallacies, critically analyze a scientific text.
The second half of the course is built in such a way that the student will be able to analyze situated reasoning, evaluate its capacity and argumentative strength, recognize the main fallacies, critically analyze a scientific text.
Expected learning outcomes
Formalization of language
Resolution of truth tables
Resolution of semantic trees
Mastery of the main tools of critical analysis of a topic
Recognition of the main fallacies
Critical and formal analysis of a scientific text.
Resolution of truth tables
Resolution of semantic trees
Mastery of the main tools of critical analysis of a topic
Recognition of the main fallacies
Critical and formal analysis of a scientific text.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Course syllabus
1. Historical-epistemological excursus on logic
2. Logic, language and thought
3. Propositional logic
4. Connective, inferences, arguments
5. Tables of truth and Beth trees
6. Predicative logic (with hints of Aristotelian syllogistics)
7. Formalization of language
8. Demonstration, logical consequence
9. Introduction to informal logic
10. Induction and abduction
11. Reasoning and probability
12. Bias of reasoning
13. Arguments of argumentation
14. Logical and argumentative fallacies
15. Think critically (text analysis tools)
16. Building your own topic
17. Science and reasoning
2. Logic, language and thought
3. Propositional logic
4. Connective, inferences, arguments
5. Tables of truth and Beth trees
6. Predicative logic (with hints of Aristotelian syllogistics)
7. Formalization of language
8. Demonstration, logical consequence
9. Introduction to informal logic
10. Induction and abduction
11. Reasoning and probability
12. Bias of reasoning
13. Arguments of argumentation
14. Logical and argumentative fallacies
15. Think critically (text analysis tools)
16. Building your own topic
17. Science and reasoning
Prerequisites for admission
No prerequisites
Teaching methods
Lectures
Exercises on the blackboard
Discussion/seminar
Exercises on the blackboard
Discussion/seminar
Teaching Resources
Boniolo e Vidali, "Strumenti per ragionare. Le regole logiche, la pratica argomentativa, l'inferenza probabilistica" (Ediz. mylab. Con eText. Con aggiornamento online), Pearson, 2017
Diapositive del docente/Teacher's slide
Diapositive del docente/Teacher's slide
Assessment methods and Criteria
The verification method consists of a written test of some propositional and predicative logic exercises and some theoretical questions. In general it is composed by 10 questions. Each question correctly resolved, is evaluated with a score of 3. Therefore the correct resolution of all the questions guarantees the highest marks (30/30). "Lode" is assigned (at the discretion of the teacher), given the presentation of a totally correct test, for any additions and / or relevant elaborations concerning the question, going beyond the given request. The examination is handwritten and it is not possible to consult manuals or electronic devices. The teacher is available to guarantee pre-appeals if 2/3 of the attending students request it. In the case, preliminary results will be displayed through the Ariel portal of the course.
M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours
Professor:
Boem Federico
Shifts:
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Professor:
Boem Federico