Sidho-Kanho-Birsha University
Syllabus & Course Curriculam
Syllabus & Course Curriculam
Course Type: ME-7
Semester: 7
Course Code: PHIME4
Course Title: Western Logic (Deduction)
(L-P-Tu): 3-0-1
Credit: 4
Practical/Theory: Theory
Course Objective: In this paper students will acquire the basic concepts of the logical thinking of western philosophy. Emphasis will be on deductive logic with the selected chapters of popular special text of I. M. Copi and Cohen's “Introduction to Logic.”
Learning Outcome: To develop a logical brain among the students, so that they could handle any conflicting situation in their future lives. b. The outcome of logic is the elaboration of a coherent system that allows us to investigate, classify and evaluate good and bad
➢ Module-1: Classes and their relations; Boolean interpretation of A, E, I and O Proposition (10 classes)
➢ Module-2: Categorical Syllogism (15 classes)
➢ Module-3: Venn Diagram (15 classes)
➢ Module-4: Truth Table (20 classes)
Reading References:
1. I. M. Copi and C. Cohen: Introduction to logic
2. Chhanda Chakraborty: Logic: Informal, Symbolic and Inductive
3. Ramaprasad Das: Nabya Yuktividya.
4. Shukla Chakrabarty: Tarkabijnana
5. Ramaprasad Das: sanketik yuktibijnana
6. Anil Bandhyopadhyay: Prathomik Logic
Basic Features
Undergraduate degree programmes of either 3 or 4-year duration, with multiple entry and exit points and re-entry options, with appropriate certifications such as:
Note: The eligibility condition of doing the UG degree (Honours with Research) is- minimum75% marks to be obtained in the first six semesters.
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