Probabilistic logic

A.A. 2026/2027
9
Crediti massimi
60
Ore totali
SSD
PHIL-02/A
Lingua
Inglese
Obiettivi formativi
Students will acquire in-depth knowledge and skills on current research topics in probabilistic logic.
Risultati apprendimento attesi
Students will acquire the ability to:
- critically analyze the arguments and concepts underlying probabilistic logics and their applications;
- discuss and compare different philosophical positions that characterize probabilistic logics;
- reflect on complex and articulated philosophical positions that either underpin or result from the definition of different logics and their applications;
- adopt their own stance in a philosophical debate on the foundations and consequences of the logics under study, and put forward arguments in support of it;
- effectively communicate the results of their research, including through multimedia techniques for presenting information, with possible applications in teaching;
- use relational, communicative, and organizational skills even in highly complex contexts and in managing group work;
- convey the acquired skills even in non-specialist contexts;
- reflect on their own abilities and on the evaluations received;
- independently search for the philosophical sources of a debate or school of thought underlying the logics studied;
- independently explore in depth a philosophical position or theoretical thesis underlying the logics studied.
Corso singolo

Questo insegnamento può essere seguito come corso singolo.

Programma e organizzazione didattica

Edizione unica

Responsabile
Periodo
Secondo semestre

Programma
1. Reasoning with data

- The statistical roots of data-driven reasoning
- Elementary descriptive statistics
- Elementary probability

2. From data to knowledge

- The logic of statistical significance
- Randomised Controlled Trials
- The logical foundations of Evidence Based Medicine and Policy-Making

3. Logical formalisation
- Elementary probabilistic logic
- Conditional probability
- Formalising the logic of statistical significance
Prerequisiti
none
Metodi didattici
The course will include both frontal and flipped lectures, along with assignments on My Ariel. The approach will be problem-oriented, training students to learn by solving basic problems and exercises> Flipped classrooms are centred on collaboration and working on tight schedules
Modalità di verifica dell’apprendimento e criteri di valutazione
End of course project: 50% of the final mark
Fipped classroom / Exam (problem-based): 50% of the final mark.
Moduli o unità didattiche
Parte A e B
PHIL-02/A - Logica e filosofia della scienza - CFU: 6
Lezioni: 40 ore

Parte C
PHIL-02/A - Logica e filosofia della scienza - CFU: 3
Lezioni: 20 ore

Docente/i
Ricevimento:
Venerdì 8:30-11:30 (SOSPESO FINO AL 9 GENNAIO 2026)
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