Introduction to Modern Logic
Introduction to Modern Logic Logic is concerned with good reasoning; as such, it stands at the core of the liberal arts. In this course we will develop our reasoning skills by identifying and analyzing arguments found in philosophical, legal, and other texts, and also by formulating our own arguments. We will use the formal techniques of modern propositional and predicate logic to codify and test various reasoning strategies and specific arguments. No prior knowledge of logic, formal mathematics, or computer science is presupposed in this course, which does not count towards the PHL distribution requirement but instead towards the deductive reasoning requirement.
Introduction to Modern Logic Logic is concerned with good reasoning; as such, it stands at the core of the liberal arts. In this course we will develop our reasoning skills by identifying and analyzing arguments found in philosophical, legal, and other texts, and also by formulating our own arguments. We will use the formal techniques of modern propositional and predicate logic to codify and test various reasoning strategies and specific arguments. No prior knowledge of logic, formal mathematics, or computer science is presupposed in this course, which does not count towards the PHL distributi …Read more
Grasswick is a really nice lady. The course moves fast. I remember missing a few days because of extenuating circumstances and waking up a few days later in cold sweats. I have a very developed background in philosophy already, so perhaps I already had the mental benefits of logic that most people cite, but I found it all very inapplicable. You will learn how to write and read formal logic problems (VERY SIMILAR TO MATH) for formal logic tests. Beyond that, I don't know. If you like math, maybe this will be Soduku for your brain. Just prepare yourself for the very tough grading (probably the hardest of any course I have taken) and some moments where the difficulty spikes. To reiterate though, Grasswick is a kind soul who will try her best.
Grasswick is a really nice lady. The course moves fast. I remember missing a few days because of extenuating circumstances and waking up a few days later in cold sweats. I have a very developed background in philosophy already, so perhaps I already had the mental benefits of logic that most people cite, but I found it all very inappl …Read more
Heidi Grasswick obviously knows what she's talking about, but the problem is that no one else does. I took this class for the DED requirement, and found it to be near impossible. The class moves at an incredibly unfeasible pace, and we are expected to sort out all our questions in the 45 minute discussion period in small groups with other classmates, who frankly, have no idea what is going on.
Heidi Grasswick obviously knows what she's talking about, but the problem is that no one else does. I took this class for the DED requirement, and found it to be near impossible. The class moves at an incredibly unfeasible pace, and we are expected to sort out all our questions in the 45 minute discussion period in small groups with …Read more
This class was a waste of time. Homework was graded on effort and exams were take-home and straight-forward, so we were essentially never tested on material. Khalifa also cancelled about three weeks worth of class throughout the semester, which is frustrating at a school like Middlebury.