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| PHIL0055-1 | Seminar on history of logic
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| Duration : | 30h SEM |
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| Lecturer : | François Beets, Bruno Leclercq |
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Language(s) of instruction :
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| French language |
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Course contents :
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| 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 2011-2012 is the relationship between logic and ontology. |
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Learning outcomes of the course :
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| Deeper understanding of concepts and issues in modal logic by knowledge of their historical development. |
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Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :
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| Bachelor's degree knowledge in logic and history of philosophy. |
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Planned learning activities and teaching methods :
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| Written essay on a topic related to modal logic. |
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Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :
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| On thursdays afternoon. http://www.philosophie.ulg.ac.be/logique/logique%20et%20ontologie/2011-2012/index.htm |
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Recommended or required readings :
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| 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 methods and criteria :
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| Oral exam based on the written essay. |
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Contacts :
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| 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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