Course Details
Country:
South Africa
Institution:
Stellenbosch University
Course Title:
Introduction to Systematic Philosophy
Course Number:
114
Course Description:
Systematic study of the nature, methods and aims of philosophy as a distinctive discipline. Basic concepts of logic (truth, validity, soundness, deductive and inductive argumentation, the principle of non-contradiction, logical form and basic patterns in argumentation, etc.). Meaning and language use; disputes and definitions; recognising fallacies; the manipulation of language and meaning; rhetorical strategies. Exercises in the analysis of reasoning
Language:
English
Approved Equivalent:
PHIL 100
Attachment Files:
Introduction to Systematic Philosophy 114.pdf
