Logic and Philosophy of Science
A.Y. 2021/2022
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
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Course syllabus and organization
Single session
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M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE - University credits: 6
Lessons: 40 hours