Introduction to Logical Reasoning
Philosophy · 3 hrs Lecture
Offered: Fall/Winter Only, Odd Year
Hard to catch. Runs in odd-numbered years only, next in 2027. Miss it and the following chance is 2029.
No prerequisites listed, you can take this course without prior coursework.
Where PHIL-1301 counts
Counts toward 1 more as one option among several, not as a course you must take:
- PHIL 3-YEAR BA IN PHILOSOPHY
Read from the departments' own calendar pages, where 71 of 141 programs are only partly machine-readable, so treat these as a minimum rather than the full list. Confirm with an academic advisor.
Description
This course develops critical thinking skills that are indispensable to the study of most academic disciplines. It provides an understanding of basic logical principles, methods for analyzing and evaluating arguments, as well as strategies for constructing well-reasoned arguments. Arguments for analysis and practicing reasoning skills come from everyday life, academic disciplines, and the philosophical tradition. Topics may include: deductive and inductive reasoning, validity and soundness, inductive strength and cogency, formal and informal fallacies, argument mapping, categorical logic, Venn diagrams, truth tables, sufficient and necessary conditions, theories of truth, and essay writing.
Restrictions
Students may not hold credit for this course and PHIL-2301 | PHIL-2302.
Note
PHIL-1301(6) and either PHIL-1001(6) or PHIL-1002(6) may be taken for degree credit.
From the 2026-27 undergraduate calendar. Always verify details on WebAdvisor or with an academic advisor before registering.