Logics and Argumentation
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
- Develop inferential and argumentative skills;
- Learn to identify and reconstruct arguments;
- Learn to evaluate arguments, distinguishing good from bad arguments (fallacies);
- Learn to use formal logic tools (elements of propositional and predicate logic) in order to evaluate deductive reasoning;
- Learn to use informal logic tools in order to evaluate non deductive reasoning;
- Learn to identify and analyse fallacies occurring in political discourse.
- Learn to identify and reconstruct arguments;
- Learn to evaluate arguments, distinguishing good from bad arguments (fallacies);
- Learn to use formal logic tools (elements of propositional and predicate logic) in order to evaluate deductive reasoning;
- Learn to use informal logic tools in order to evaluate non deductive reasoning;
- Learn to identify and analyse fallacies occurring in political discourse.
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student will be familiar with the language of contemporary logic, and the main informal logic devices for the analysis and evaluation of reasoning, in science as well as in public communication. The student will know how to symbolize arguments expressed in ordinary language using the tools of propositional and predicative logic, and will be able to apply this knowledge to test the validity of formal arguments. The student will also be able to reconstruct and evaluate informal arguments expressed in ordinary discourse applying a considerable set of argumentation schemes, and taking into account the context of their utterance.
Lesson period: First trimester
Assessment methods: Giudizio di approvazione
Assessment result: superato/non superato
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
A-K
Lesson period
First trimester
Course syllabus
Critical reasoning is essential not only for science and philosophy, but also for the analysis of political debate. This module will teach the tools and skills needed to analyze and evaluate arguments expressed in scholarly essays or reports of oral debates. The course will therefore include theory and practice. Students will learn to distinguish good and bad arguments by studying the general principles of reasoning, which will be applied to the analysis and critique of particular arguments from scientific and philosophical essays, and from public discourse.
Prerequisites for admission
No special prerequisites, except a good knowledge of the Italian language
Teaching methods
Lectures, home exercises
Teaching Resources
Reference materials will be provided by the lecturer during the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written questionnaire. The result of the exam consists of an evaluation: approved/not approved.
M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cantu' Paola
L-Z
Lesson period
First trimester
Course syllabus
Critical reasoning is essential not only for science and philosophy, but also for the analysis of political debate. This module will teach the tools and skills needed to analyze and evaluate arguments expressed in scholarly essays or reports of oral debates. The course will therefore include theory and practice. Students will learn to distinguish good and bad arguments by studying the general principles of reasoning, which will be applied to the analysis and critique of particular arguments from scientific and philosophical essays, and from public discourse.
Prerequisites for admission
No special prerequisites, except a good knowledge of the Italian language
Teaching methods
Lectures, independent home exercises
Teaching Resources
Reference materials will be provided by the lecturer during the course.
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written questionnaire. The result of the exam consists of an evaluation: approved/not approved.
M-FIL/02 - LOGIC AND PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE - University credits: 3
Lessons: 20 hours
Professor:
Cantu' Paola