Logic & Philosophy of Science

Course Description


Course:  PHIL/SS 105B/205B
Name:  METALOGIC
Description:  This is an introduction to the meta-theory of first-order logic. The course will cover the syntax and semantics of propositional and first-order logic, and the soundness and completeness results for such logics. Other logics, e.g., modal or higher-order are also mentioned.

COURSE PREREQUISITE: Phil/SS 105A/205A or instructor's permission.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS: Several problem sets, a midterm and a final exam.

TEXTBOOK: P. Maddy, Metalogic