HOLY CROSS OF DAVAO COLLEGE
Sta. Ana Avenue, Davao City
Bachelor of Arts (AB
Area: Social Science
COURSE OUTLINE
LOGIC
I. Course Number: Philosophy 1
Credit: 3 units
II. Course Title: LOGIC
Pre-Requisite:
III. Course Description:
This course deals with the science and art of correct thinking. The mind is trained to think
critically and systematically to arrive, and recognize the truth.
IV. Course Objectives:
At end of the course, the student should be able to:
Cognitive (Knowledge):1. Acquire the principles and rules of the operation of the mind.
2. Develop critical thinking to solve life’s problems and to live a life of
truth, justice and love.
Affective (Attitude):
1. Internalize and apply laws and principles to life’s situations.
2. Accept life’s realities by facing them with critical, analytical and
systematical mind.
Psychomotor (Skills): 1. Construct true, correct and valid propositions and syllogisms.
2. Identify fallacious propositions and arguments either in printed or
oral form.
V. Course Outline
A. Introduction
1. Definition and branches of
Philosophy
2. Definitions , objects and importance
of logic
B. Concepts and Terms
1. Definitions of concepts and terms
2. Kinds of Concept and Terms
3. Comprehension and Extension of Term
C. Judgment and Proposition
1. Definition of Judgment and Proposition
2. Basic parts, quality and quantity of subject and
predicate of the proposition.
No. of Hours
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
D. Inference and Reasoning
1. Definition of Inference and Reasoning
2. Kinds of Inference
2.1 Immediate
2.2 Mediate
3. Two types of Reasoning process
3.1 Inductive
3.2 Deductive
4. Immediate Inference
4.1 Equivalent Inference
4.2 Opposition Inference
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
E. Mediate Inference
1. Categorical Syllogism
2. Types of Categorical Syllogism
6
F. Categorical Syllogism
1. Nature and definition of categorical syllogism
2. Ten General Rules of Categorical Syllogism
3. Figures and Moods of Categorical Syllogism
7
G. Fallacy
1. Definition of Fallacy
2. Kinds of Fallacy
2.1 Formal
2.2 Informal
3. Kinds of Formal Fallacies
4. Kinds of Informal Fallacy
13
VI.
References
A. Books
Ref.1
Ref.2
Ref.3
Ref.4
Ref.5
Babor, E. (2001 ed). Logic: The Philosophy Discipline of Correct thinking.
Espartinez, A. (2011). Logic: The Art of Reasoning. ., Quezon City: TriZone Printing Press.
Hinacay, M. L. and Hinacay, M. (2010). Logic: A textbook., Workbook for
College Students
Mabolo, C. et al. (2012). A Workbook in Critical Thinking. Davao City: MS
Lopez Printing and Publishing.
Palmiano, D. (2010). Logic Makes Sense. Quezon City:
C & E Publishing, Inc.
B. Web Resources
Ref.6 Archie, Lee (2006). Logic
Resources.http://philosophy.lander.edu/logic/fallacy_topics.html.
Ref.7 Christopher Quaker. 20120. A Second Course in Logic. University of
Cincinnati. www.e-booksdirectory.com
Ref.8 Demeterio, Feorillo P.A. III. (2001) The Fallacies. Diwata Vol. 1 no. 1.
http://www.geocities.com.
Ref.9 Hughes, G. E., et. al. Formal Logic. www.britannica.comwww.nku.edu