History of logic in a cultural context

Course: Cultural Studies

Structural unit: Faculty of Philosophy

Title
History of logic in a cultural context
Code
ВП.3.04.03
Module type
Вибіркова дисципліна для ОП
Educational cycle
Second
Year of study when the component is delivered
2023/2024
Semester/trimester when the component is delivered
4 Semester
Number of ECTS credits allocated
3
Learning outcomes
To know: - historical stages of logic development and the relevant cultural determinants - the historical specificity of research represented by some logical doctrines - historical relationships between the main theories, problems and concepts of logic Be able to: - independently analyse, interpret and present individual research results - explain the specifics of certain important problems of logical research and the relevant historical and cultural circumstances - carry out historical, cultural, linguistic, logical and philosophical analysis of certain important concepts Communication: - demonstrate the ability to communicate fluently in the language of specific concepts, problems, techniques and theories - present the results of historical and cultural research Autonomy and responsibility: - to demonstrate independence in the search and critical processing of research materials - be responsible for the accuracy of the research
Form of study
Full-time form
Prerequisites and co-requisites
1. Prior to taking this course, students should know the main stages, characteristics, problems, theories and personalities of the historical and philosophical process; students are expected to be familiar with the basic information provided by the introductory course in logic; a sufficient level of English language proficiency is required to enable them to work with modern scientific primary sources. 2. To be able to collect, analyse, interpret and present information on historical and logical research, to apply defining general philosophical concepts and classifications in the analysis of certain specific logical problems, concepts, theories, to trace the historical continuity of the formation and development of logical problems, as well as to identify and analyse the relevant cultural and historical circumstances. 3. Possess basic skills of scientific research and information management; use of foreign language scientific sources.
Course content
Topic 1: The main question and problem of logic, the origin of the term "logic", the complexities and historical transformations of the definition, traditional and modern (classical and non-classical) logic Topic 2. Aristotle's syllogism: general characteristics, history of origin, formation, modifications Topic 3. Logic of the Stoics Topic 4. General overview of the topics of logical research in the Middle Ages and Modern times Topic 5. Actual problems of historical and logical research Topic 6. Revolution in logic by Gottlob Frege: cultural and historical circumstances and essence
Recommended or required reading and other learning resources/tools
- A Companion to Ancient Philosophy / Eds. M.L.Gill, P.Pellegrin. – Blackwell Publishing, 2006 (Barney R. The Sophistic Movement (pp.77-99); Pellegrin P. The Aristotelian Way (pp.235-244); Ierodiakonou K. Stoic Logic (pp.505-529)). - A Companion to Aristotle / Ed. G.Anagnostopoulos. – Wiley-Blackwell, 2009 (Anagnostopoulos G. Aristotle’s Life (pp.3-13); Anagnostopoulos G. Aristotle’s Works and the Development of His Thought (pp.14-28); Keyt D. Deductive Logic (pp.31-50); Smith R. Aristotle’s Theory of Demonstration (pp.51-65); Cristof Rapp. The Nature and Goals of Rhetoric (pp.579-596)). - Bochenski I.M. Ancient Formal Logic. – Amsterdam: North-Holland Publishing Company, 1951.
Planned learning activities and teaching methods
Lecture, seminar, self-study
Assessment methods and criteria
The final score in the discipline (maximum 100 points) is determined as the sum of points for systematic work during the semester, taking into account the final test. Assessment of semester work: 1. Oral answers, written tests, individual tasks performed by students during lectures and seminars, homework - maximum number of points - 40 / minimum number of points - 12; 2. Self-study - maximum number of points - 20 / minimum number of points - 12. 3. Intermediate control work - maximum number of points - 20 / minimum number of points - 12. All types of work for the semester have - a maximum of 80 points - a minimum of 48 points Final written test - maximum number of points - 20 / minimum number of points - 12.
Language of instruction
Ukrainian

Lecturers

This discipline is taught by the following teachers

Ihor Anatoliyovych Aleksiuk
Department of Logic
Faculty of Philosophy

Departments

The following departments are involved in teaching the above discipline

Department of Logic
Faculty of Philosophy