Philosophical Logic

6 EC

Semester 1, period 2

5314PLLO6Y

Owner Master Logic
Coordinator Robert van Rooij
Part of Master Logic, Master Logic, track Logic and Computation, Master Logic, track Logic and Philosophy, Master Logic, track Logic and Language, Master Logic, track Logic and Mathematics,

Course manual 2025/2026

Course content

The course discusses the use of logic(s) to tackle philosophical issues, especially ones concerning metaphysics and the philosophy of language. The topics dealt with include (i) vagueness; (ii) truth (the liar paradox); (iii)  conditionals and modalities.

Study materials

Other

  • Lecture notes, handouts, lecture slides

     

Objectives

  • This course equips students with technical tools to work with non-classical logics, and enables critical evaluation of how these logics model philosophical problems.

Teaching methods

    Lectures (2x2hrs /week) and  exercise sessions (2hrs/week).

    Learning activities

    Activity

    Number of hours

    Zelfstudie

    168

    Attendance

    This programme does not have requirements concerning attendance (TER-B).

    Assessment

    Item and weight Details

    Final grade

    50%

    Final Exam

    50%

    Take-home Assignments

    Fraud and plagiarism

    The 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' applies to this course. This will be monitored carefully. Upon suspicion of fraud or plagiarism the Examinations Board of the programme will be informed. For the 'Regulations governing fraud and plagiarism for UvA students' see: www.student.uva.nl

    Course structure

    Weeknummer Onderwerpen Studiestof
    1 Introduction & vagueness  
    2 Vagueness  
    3 Truth I  
    4 Logic of ST & Truthmakers  
    5 Truthmakers  
    5 Counterfactuals  
    6 Non-Monotonic Logics and Indicative Conditionals  
    7 Selected Topics & Practice Exam  
    8 Final Exam  

    Contact information

    Coordinator

    • Robert van Rooij