Intro To Philosophy with Critical Thinking
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Institute of Arts and Sciences Department of Humanities & Social Sciences Course Title: Introduction to Philosophy with Logic and Critical Thinking Course Description: This course deals with the various elements and methods essential in the development of critical thinking through the study of the nature of philosophy and logical understanding. It hones the students’ reasoning skills and capacity to question, and presents them a wide range of logical frameworks with which to effectively analyze and evaluate arguments and truth claims, to discover and overcome prejudices and biases, to construct strong and logical arguments, and to make reasonable and intelligent decisions. Course Objectives: At the end of the course, the students are expected to develop a general working knowledge of philosophy, its origin, purpose and early philosophers and to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the methods, principles and specific rules that govern critical thinking through the formulation, analysis and evaluation of arguments toward the attainment of valid and non-fallacious argument. No. of Units: 3 Units Prerequisite(s): None Course Outline: Weeks 1-3 Introduction to Philosophy, Nature and Importance of Critical Thinking, and Characteristics of a Critical Thinker Weeks 4-6 Ideas, Propositions, and Arguments; Truth, Logic, and Soundness First Preliminary Examination Weeks 7-8 Uses of Language, Ambiguity and Vagueness, Verbal Disputes, Definition Weeks 9-12 Deductive Arguments, Propositions, Categorical Syllogisms Second Preliminary Examination Weeks 13 Hypothetical Syllogisms Weeks 14-16 Inductive Arguments, Analogical Arguments, Hypothesis Testing Weeks 17-18 Fallacies of Ambiguity and Relevance Final Examination Textbook: References: Bauzon, P. (1994). Logic for Filipinos; Camacho, M. (1992). Introduction to Logic; Copi, I. and Cohen, C. (2001). Introduction to Logic; Ceniza, C. (1981). Elementary Logic; Hausley, P. (1985). A Concise Introduction to Logic; John- Terry, C. (1996). For the Love of Wisdom; Meer, T., et.al. (2004). Basics of Logic; Pinon, Manuel. (1973). Fundamental Logic; Saquing, P., et.al. (2003). Logic Basics; Timbreza, F. (1992). Logic Made Simple. FEU-A/IAS-QSF.27 Rev. No.: 00 Effectivity Date: 5 August 2009
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Institute of Arts and Sciences
Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
Course Title: Introduction to Philosophy with Logic and Critical Thinking
Course Description: This course deals with the various elements and methods essential in the development of critical thinking through the study of the nature of philosophy and logical understanding. It hones the students’ reasoning skills and capacity to question, and presents them a wide range of logical frameworks with which to effectively analyze and evaluate arguments and truth claims, to discover and overcome prejudices and biases, to construct strong and logical arguments, and to make reasonable and intelligent decisions.
Course Objectives: At the end of the course, the students are expected to develop a general working knowledge of philosophy, its origin, purpose and early philosophers and to demonstrate an in-depth understanding of the methods, principles and specific rules that govern critical thinking through the formulation, analysis and evaluation of arguments toward the attainment of valid and non-fallacious argument.
No. of Units: 3 Units
Prerequisite(s): None
Course Outline:Weeks 1-3 Introduction to Philosophy, Nature and Importance of Critical Thinking, and Characteristics of
a Critical ThinkerWeeks 4-6 Ideas, Propositions, and Arguments; Truth, Logic, and SoundnessFirst Preliminary ExaminationWeeks 7-8 Uses of Language, Ambiguity and Vagueness, Verbal Disputes, DefinitionWeeks 9-12 Deductive Arguments, Propositions, Categorical SyllogismsSecond Preliminary ExaminationWeeks 13 Hypothetical SyllogismsWeeks 14-16 Inductive Arguments, Analogical Arguments, Hypothesis TestingWeeks 17-18 Fallacies of Ambiguity and RelevanceFinal Examination
Textbook:References: Bauzon, P. (1994). Logic for Filipinos; Camacho, M. (1992). Introduction to Logic; Copi, I. and Cohen, C. (2001). Introduction to Logic; Ceniza, C. (1981). Elementary Logic; Hausley, P. (1985). A Concise Introduction to Logic; John-Terry, C. (1996). For the Love of Wisdom; Meer, T., et.al. (2004). Basics of Logic; Pinon, Manuel. (1973). Fundamental Logic; Saquing, P., et.al. (2003). Logic Basics; Timbreza, F. (1992). Logic Made Simple.
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Course Requirements: Quizzes, recitation, assignments, major examinations, papers.Grading: Class Standing (CS) = Quizzes (50%) + Recitation (30%) + Assignments (20%) / 3
(1) First Prelims: Prelim Grade = CS (2) + Prelim Exam / 3(2) Midterms: Class Average (CA) = CS (2) + Midterm Exam/3; Midterm Grade = CA (2) + Prelim Grade
/3(3) Finals: Class Average (CA) = CS (2) + Final Exam / 3; Final Grade = CA (2) + Midterm Grade / 3
Grade Point System: 1.00 (95-100); 1.25 (90-94); 1.50 (86-89); 1.75 (82-85); 2.00 (78-81); 2.25 (74-77); 2.50 (70-73); 2.75 (65-69); 3.00 (60-64); 5.00 (below 60).
FEU-A/IAS-QSF.27 Rev. No.: 00 Effectivity Date: 5 August 2009
