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| PHIL0055-1 | Seminar on history of logic
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| Duration : | 30h SEM |
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| Holder(s) : | François Beets, Bruno Leclercq |
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| Language : | French language |
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| Course contents : | Each year, a topic is examined in terms of some of its historical developments, from Ancient time down to the work of the present day. The seminar welcomes a variety of lecturers, and takes place on one or several days of study devoted to the chosen topic.
The subject chosen for 2010-2011 is the relationship between logic and ontology. |
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| Course objective : | Deeper understanding of concepts and issues in modal logic by knowledge of their historical development. |
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| Prerequisites : | Bachelor's degree knowledge in logic and history of philosophy. |
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| Workshops : | Written essay on a topic related to modal logic. |
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| Organization : | On thursdays afternoon. http://www.philosophie.ulg.ac.be/logique/logique%20et%20ontologie/2009-2010/index.htm |
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| Written notes : | W.et M. KNEALE, The development of logic, Oxford, Clarendon, 1986.
E. HUGHES, M. J. CRESSWELL, A new introduction to modal logic, London and New York, Routledge, 1996. |
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| Assessment : | Oral exam based on the written essay. |
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| Contacts : | François BEETS Bruno LECLERCQ
Université de Liège
Département de philosophie
Place du XX août, 7
4000 LIEGE
fbeets@ulg.ac.be B.Leclercq@ulg.ac.be
04/3665589 04/3665592 |
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