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PHIL2615: Logic and Proof
2024 unit information
We examine the major ways of proving things in logic: tableaux (trees), axiomatic proofs, natural deduction and sequent calculus. We learn to construct proofs of each of these kinds and then establish fundamental adequacy results (e.g. soundness and completeness) for each kind of proof system.
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| Study level | Undergraduate |
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| Academic unit | Philosophy |
| Credit points | 6 |
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Prerequisites:
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PHIL1012 |
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Corequisites:
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None |
| Prohibitions:
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PHIL2215 or PHIL3215 |
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None |
At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate understanding of the major ways of proving things in logic
- LO2. construct proofs in these different logical systems
- LO3. demonstrate understanding of the major metalogical properties of these systems
- LO4. exhibit advanced disciplinary confidence
- LO5. demonstrate expertise in logical reasoning
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