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PY5324 Philosophy of Logic

Academic year(s): 2019-2020

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: tbc

This module covers foundational issues in the philosophy of logic. Key questions include: 'Is there a correct logic for natural language?', 'Does indeterminacy demand a revision of classical logic?', 'Is the world precise or vague?'.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2 hours.

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

Re-assessment: Coursework = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Dr G W B Pedriali
Module teaching staff: Dr Walter Pedriali
Module coordinator email walter.pedriali@st-andrews.ac.uk