At the end of the course, students will be able to :
- define the fundamental concepts of argumentation and logic (inference, antecedent-consequent, framing, types of argument, figures of speech, etc.).
- identify and compare the main philosophical orientations regarding the roles, virtues and limits of argumentation and logic.
- analyze (and possibly criticize) an argument in natural language, either by transforming it into formal language, or with regard to the concepts of argumentation theory.
- trace the origins of rhetoric and logic, linking types of discourse to types of society and socio-cultural practices.
- take a critical look at current and older documents.
The course is divided into two parts: argumentation and logic. With regard to the first, the course aims to give students a general overview of argumentation theory and enable them to use the concepts seen in the course to analyze and critique documents from multiple media. The second part of the course introduces students to formal logic. In particular, it emphasizes the transformation into formal language of arguments given in natural language. Although, for the sake of clarity, these two strands will be dealt with separately, both in the introduction and in the final sessions, they will tend to intersect, as we address the points of contact between logic and argumentation.
Given in class.
Given in class.
Given in class.
- Written exam (theory questions, application exercises, open questions, multiple choice, etc.).
- Continuous assessment (questionnaires on videos, compulsory reading and course material).
Boucquiaux et Leclerc, Logique formelle et argumentation, Bruxelles, De Boeck.
Copi et al., Introduction to logic, Pearson.
More references are provided in class.
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 0 | 4 | |
| Bachelor in Law | Standard | 2 | 4 |