Module #1 Introduction to Formal Logic Overview of formal logic, its importance, and relevance to philosophical thought
Module #2 Basic Concepts:Statements, Propositions, and Arguments Defining key terms, understanding the differences between statements, propositions, and arguments
Module #3 Syntax and Semantics of Propositional Logic Introduction to propositional logic, syntax, and semantics, including truth tables and propositional operators
Module #4 Argument Forms and Validity Understanding argument forms, validity, and soundness, including categorical and hypothetical arguments
Module #5 Inference Rules and Proof Theory Introduction to inference rules, proof theory, and the concept of derivability
Module #6 Predicate Logic:Introduction and Syntax Moving from propositional to predicate logic, understanding quantifiers, predicates, and individual variables
Module #7 Predicate Logic:Semantics and Inference Predicate logic semantics, including interpretation and model theory, and inference rules for predicate logic
Module #8 Philosophical Applications of Formal Logic Exploring how formal logic informs and is informed by philosophical debates, including epistemology and metaphysics
Module #9 Ancient Greek Philosophy:Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle Introduction to ancient Greek philosophers, their contributions to philosophical thought, and the development of logic
Module #10 Medieval and Scholastic Philosophy Exploring the contributions of medieval philosophers, including Thomas Aquinas, to the development of logical and philosophical thought
Module #11 Modern Philosophy:Descartes, Leibniz, and Locke The emergence of modern philosophy, including the contributions of Descartes, Leibniz, and Locke to the development of logic and epistemology
Module #12 Epistemology:Knowledge, Justification, and Truth In-depth exploration of epistemology, including theories of knowledge, justification, and truth
Module #13 Metaphysics:Reality, Identity, and Time Examining metaphysical concepts, including reality, identity, time, and the nature of existence
Module #14 Philosophy of Language:Meaning, Reference, and Truth Exploring the philosophy of language, including meaning, reference, and truth, with a focus on logical and linguistic structures
Module #15 Modal Logic and Possible Worlds Introduction to modal logic, possible worlds, and the concept of necessity and possibility
Module #16 Philosophical Logic:Conditionals, Counterfactuals, and Modality Exploring advanced topics in philosophical logic, including conditionals, counterfactuals, and modality
Module #17 Philosophical Debates:Fatalism, Free Will, and Moral Responsibility Engaging with ongoing philosophical debates, including fatalism, free will, and moral responsibility
Module #18 Philosophical Debates:Personal Identity, Consciousness, and Artificial Intelligence Examining ongoing debates in the philosophy of mind, personal identity, consciousness, and artificial intelligence
Module #19 Critical Thinking and Argumentation Developing critical thinking skills, including identifying and evaluating arguments, and constructing persuasive arguments
Module #20 Informal Logic and Fallacies Introduction to informal logic, including the identification and analysis of fallacies
Module #21 Philosophy of Science:Scientific Method, Laws, and Theories Exploring the philosophy of science, including the scientific method, laws, and theories
Module #22 Philosophy of Mathematics:Numbers, Sets, and Structures Examining the philosophy of mathematics, including the nature of numbers, sets, and structures
Module #23 Formal Systems and Model Theory Advanced topics in formal systems, including model theory, and its applications to philosophy
Module #24 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Formal Logic and Philosophical Thought career
