PHIL 5577 Symbolic Logic

This course examines core areas in symbolic logic for the purposes of constructing and evaluating philosophical arguments. Topics covered include propositional logic, modal propositional logic, quantified predicate logic, probable logic, and traditional logic.

Course overview

Department
Philosophy
School
MCAS
Credits
3
Level
Both
Offered
Periodically

Catalog details

Prerequisites
Must have completed Philosophy core

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Requirements fulfilled

No source-backed degree requirement is attached to this course yet.

Official evaluation summary

4.68 / 5

Based on 78 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

  • Richard Atkins
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.90/5

Sections

  • Section 01
    Fall 2026 · Richard Atkins · O'Neill Library 247 MWF 12:00 Noon-12:50PM · Offered