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BLAW 351 - Fundamentals of Logic |
"Logic deals with argumentation. It aims to provide the means for evaluating arguments so that we make effective ones ourselves in thought, speaking, and writing, and we can analyze the arguments of others. This course includes an analysis of valid reasoning, logical fallacies, types of definitions, arguments in ordinary discourse, and the formal logic of inferences. Study of logic should benefit our critical thinking and writing. Logic is central in the study and practice of law, thus is an excellent decision-making foundation for students interested in legal studies and possible pursuing a career in the legal profession. And, logic is fascinating in its own right.
In addition, this course offers a LSAT tutorial series to prepare students to take the law school admissions examination. These tutorials test the students’ ability to determine main points of arguments, to apply logic to abstract concepts, to find relevant information within a text and to analyze and evaluate arguments.
3.000 Credit hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Pharmacy, Pittsburgh Council on HE, Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture Business Department Restrictions: Must be enrolled in one of the following Classifications: Senior Junior Prerequisites: Undergraduate level BLAW 251 Minimum Grade of D or Undergraduate level BLAW 251W Minimum Grade of D |
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