MODULE: Basic logic

The term "logic" is often used in many different ways. It is sometimes understood broadly as the systematic study of the principles of good reasoning. As such logic is not very different from critical thinking. But sometimes "logic" is understood more narrowly as what we might call "deductive logic". Roughly speaking, deductive logic is mainly about the consistency of statements and beliefs, as well as the validity of arguments. These are the topics we shall investigate in this module.

Additional modules on other aspects of logic

• Sentential Logic
• Predicate Logic
• Argument analysis
• Venn diagrams

Further reading

• See this page from Joe Lau for a list of textbooks on formal logic.
• Entries on logic in the Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy - These are articles that discuss some of the main issues in the philosophy of logic. They are difficult!

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