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Study programmes 2012-2013Last update : 18/06/2013
PHIL0208-1  Logic and theory of knowledge

Duration :  30h Th
Number of credits :  
Master in Philosophy, Teaching Focus, 1st year5
Master in Linguistics, Research focus, 1st year5
Master in Philosophy, Research Focus, 1st year5
Master in Philosophy5
Lecturer :  Bruno Leclercq
Language(s) of instruction :  
French language
Organisation and examination :  
Teaching in the first semester, review in January
Course contents :  
Formal systems and semantical models of modal logic. Epistemic, temporal and deontic applications. "Meta-logical" questions (completeness, soundness, consistency, ...).
Learning outcomes of the course :  
Deeper understanding of the relations between formal systems and semantics.
Prerequisites and co-requisites/ Recommended optional programme components :  
Bachelor's degree knowledge in logic, epistemology and history of philosophy.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods :  
Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning) :  
The course will take place on Monday mornings (10:am to 12:00am) during the first term (September-December). Location : Romm Philo I.
See http://cipl82.philo.ulg.ac.be/horaires
Recommended or required readings :  
Besides teacher's notes, reference books are :
E. HUGHES, M. J. CRESSWELL, A new introduction to modal logic, London and New York, Routledge, 1996.
P. GOCHET, P. GRIBOMONT, Logique, vol. 3 : méthodes pour l'intelligence artificielle, Paris, Hermès, 2000.
Assessment methods and criteria :  
Written exam in January and September. No student will be allowed to take the exam on another day than the other students.
Work placement(s) :  
Organizational remarks :  
Contacts :  
Bruno LECLERCQ
Université de Liège
Département de philosophie
Place du XX août, 7
4000 LIEGE
B.Leclercq@ulg.ac.be
04/3665592


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