UNIVERSITY OF SANTO TOMAS

THE CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES

DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Vision and Mission The Department of Philosophy envisions a vibrant community of faculty and students, a community impassioned by curiosity, learning, compassion, and spirituality. The Department of Philosophy envisions a comprehensive civil program via the administration of the A.B. Major in Philosophy Program of the Faculty of Arts and Letters and the General Education Philosophy Courses offered in the different academic units of the University. The Department continues to coordinate with the UST Graduate School in the administration of the M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Philosophy. The Department of Philosophy will make it a point to monitor and support the development of its faculty members in terms of their graduate degree (M.A. and Ph.D.) completions, participation in public forums, and the activation of their individual research projects--for the proper teaching of courses and wielding of the key areas of strength, as well as the establishment of new courses and strengths, profoundly rely on the development of faculty members. The Department of Philosophy further envisions the establishment of a research cluster for philosophy within the Department which will institutionalize the exploration and advancement of the assertions of the discipline. This research cluster will be committed to the assignment of research units (in lieu of or in addition to teaching units) to faculty members and the publication of research outputs in the form of monographs, occasional papers, textbooks, and scholarly journal publications. Key Areas of Research and Teaching Strength Eastern Philosophy (Chinese, Indian, Filipino) East-West Comparative Philosophy Thomism and Scholasticism European Philosophy DepartmentLearning Outcomes The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and ethical consciousness. The teaching of General Education Courses (or Service Courses to non-philosophy majors) will introduce philosophy students to the basic philosophical branches and sub-branches, to develop their critical reasoning skills, and make them cognizant of socio-politico-ethical issues relevant to human beings and society. The ability to critically assess and articulate various philosophical positions or theories. The teaching of Core Subjects and Major Subjects to philosophy students will familiarize them with philosophical issues, from the most rudimentary to the most complex, gleaned from the various traditions in the global history of philosophy (East and West). Through this, students will be firmly grounded in the various complex philosophical debates which, in turn, become the foundation of comparison, criticism, and defense of these philosophical theories. The ability to contribute to the development of philosophical discourse. It is the ultimate aim of the AB Philosophy Program to instill the value of philosophical research among the students. With a comprehensive mastery of various philosophical theories, students are guided by mentors to explore and foster the key areas of strength of the Department (Eastern Philosophy, East-West Comparative Philosophy, Thomism and Scholasticism, and European Philosophy). Philosophy students are exposed to more complex philosophical issues and new philosophical trends via Seminar Courses. Moreover, as a final requirement of the program, students contribute to the exploration and fostering of these key areas of strength by conducting and submitting their own research through Research Courses. This training will then prepare the students for graduate studies in philosophy. Preparedness in other professional areas and industries. In addition to intensive training in the key areas of strength of the Department and in philosophical research, it is an important aim of the AB Philosophy Program to prepare its students for other professions, such as, religious, legal, and government, inter alia.
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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title: Course Code: No. Of Units: Course Facilitator: Office: Contact No. E-mail:

LOGIC PHILO 2 3

School Year: Semester: Prerequisite:

2013-2014 1ST SEM N/A

Jovito V. Cario College of Architecture Faculty Room

Schedule: Meeting Place Consultation Period: 10:30-12:00 Tuesday College of Architecture Faculty Room

[email protected]

Place/Time:

Course Description: Logic is the art and science of correct thinking. It discovers, investigates and applies the laws that must be followed in order to think expeditiously and correctly. It studies concepts, propositions, arguments; the subject-predicate relationship; the relationship of the minor, middle and major terms of a syllogism; the logical sequence of propositions; and so on. Logic is a component of humanistic education as it helps the student to assert and to practice her being a rational animal.

Room 109, Ground floor, Main Bldg, UST, Espaa Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines 1015 Tel No: (63-2) 406-1611 loc 8342 Telefax: (63-2) 749-9779 E-mail: [email protected] Website: philosophy.ust.edu.ph

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DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
Department Learning Outcomes The ability to demonstrate critical thinking and ethical consciousness The ability to critically assess and articulate various philosophical positions or theories The ability to contribute to the development of philosophical discourse Preparedness in other professional areas and industries Course Intended Learning Outcomes The ability to understand terms and concepts. The ability to use the same terms and concepts in forming rational judgments in the form of propositions. The ability to construct arguments and inferences in syllogistic form. The ability to examine the validity of such arguments and inferences using logical rules. Program Intended Learning Outcomes Course Intended Learning Outcomes The ability to understand terms and concepts. The ability to use the same terms and concepts in creating rational judgments in the form of propositions. The ability to construct arguments and inferences in syllogistic form. The ability to examine the validity of such arguments and inferences using logical rules. Teaching-Learning Activities Reading assignments Lecture Written /oral exercises Reading assignments Lecture Written /oral exercises Reading assignments Lecture Written /oral exercises Reading assignments Lecture Written /oral exercises

Content Definition of term; comprehension and extension; kinds of term; quantity of term General notion of proposition; elements of proposition; quantity of proposition; symbols; quantity of predicate Definition of inference;formal/material sequence; truth/formal validity; immediate inference Simple categorical syllogism; hypothetical syllogism; special types of syllogism; fallacies

Assessment Tasks Quizzes (minor and major); major examinations Quizzes (minor and major); major examinations Quizzes (minor and major); major examinations Quizzes (minor and major); major examinations

References: Bachhuber, Andrew H. Introduction to Logic. Appleton-Century-Crofts, Inc. 1951.

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Grading System: .
Requirements Grade Percentage Distribution Definition/ Parameter Recommended Teaching Strategy/ Methodology

Recitation Assignments

20%

Activity designed to monitor regularly the students level of progress in learning.

Lecture Research Written exercises

Quizzes

30%

A tool in measuring periodically the students aptitude and knowledge acquired in the course of a given coverage.

Prelims and Finals

50%

A comprehensive tool in assessing students knowledge and ability in a broader spectrum. It covers a wide range of topics.

. Course Policies: 1. Standard university policies provided in the UST Student Handbook are enforced inside the classroom. 2. Standard college policies implemented by the Deans Office / SWDB are likewise observed. 3. Three instances of tardiness are equivalent to 1 absence; 7 absences are equivalent to a failing grade. 4. Absences, excused or not, are counted. 5. No special exams except for reasonable cases. 6. All communications will be channeled through the class president. 7. All academic consultations should be done within consultation period. Consultation through text or email is discouraged. Working Course Calendar:
Week 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Content
The What and Why of Logic The Term As a Part of a Proposition and The Attributive Proposition (Chs. 2 & 3) General Notion of Inference and Eduction ( Chs. 4 & 5) Oppositional Inference Oppositional Inference The Simple Categorical Syllogism The Simple Categorical Syllogism The Hypothetical Syllogism Fallacies Special Types of Syllogism

Room 109, Ground floor, Main Bldg, UST, Espaa Boulevard, Sampaloc, Manila, Philippines 1015 Tel No: (63-2) 406-1611 loc 8342 Telefax: (63-2) 749-9779 E-mail: [email protected] Website: philosophy.ust.edu.ph