Module 1. Introduction to Logic

This module gives an overview of the topics in logic and some foundational vocabulary for the course. This includes informal logic, such as intellectual virtues and fallacies. It also includes formal logic, such as tools like truth tables, rules of inference, symbolization, and Venn Diagrams.

• 1.1 What is Logic?
  • 1.1.1 Reasoning
  • 1.1.2 Sound Reasoning
    • Good and Bad Reasoning
    • Sound Reasoning
    • Logic
  • 1.1.3 How do We Know Logic?
    • Logic as the Most General Field of Study
    • Logic as an Innate Capacity
    • A Brief History of Logic
  • 1.1.4 Why Study Logic?
    • Making More Intelligent Decisions
    • Thinking like a Computer
    • Logic in a Business, Management, or Legal Setting
  • Submodule 1.1 Quiz
• 1.2 Formal and Informal Logic
  • 1.2.1 Informal Logic
    • Formal and Informal Logic
    • Informal Logic: Intellectual Virtues
    • Informal Logic: Intellectual Vices
    • Informal Logic: Fallacies
  • 1.2.2 Arguments
    • Arguments in Standard Form
  • 1.2.3 Formal Logic
    • Formal Logic
  • 1.2.4 Validity
    • Validity
  • 1.2.5 Tools of Formal Logic
    •  Tools of Formal Logic  
    • Venn Diagrams
    • Truth Tables
    • Symbolization
    • Rule of Inference
    • Applications of Formal Logic
  • Submodule Quiz
• 1.3 The Standard View
  • 1.3.1 Representations
    • Representations
    • Accuracy
  • 1.2 Facts
    •  Facts as States of Affairs 
    • Clarifying the Term ‘Fact’
  • 1.3.3 Sentences and Propositions
    • Subject-Predicate Structure
    • Declarative Sentences
    • Propositions
  • 1.3.4 Truth and Propositions
  • 1.3.5 Logical Connectives
    • Logical Connectives
  • Submodule 1.3 Quiz
• 1.4 Rational Opinions
  • 1.4.1 Opinions and Beliefs
    • Opinions and Beliefs
    • Every Opinion is Either True or False
  • 1.4.2 Justifying Beliefs
    • Justifying Beliefs
    • Inferences and Justification
  • 1.4.3 Non-Sequitur Fallacies
    • The Fallacy of Non-Sequitur
  • 1.4.4 Begging the Question
    • Begging the Question
  • Submodule 1.4 Quiz