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Philosophy of Logic
Philosophie der Logik
Last Updated: 2026-02-05 15:40:51
Abstract
Philosophy of logic is a philosophical reflection on some key concepts and key topics of formal i.e. mathematical logic. On the one hand this seminar will provide some knowledge of basic technical logical results, on the other hand it will on this basis provide an introduction to the philosophical discussion of such topics as truth, logical consequence, existence, possible worlds and constructivsm
Objective
1. acquiring some basic knowledge of 1st order logic (up to Gödel completeness, Löwenheim-Skolem and compactness), modal logic and intuitionistic logic 2. get to know some philosophical questions and problems w.r.t. formal logic (questions etc. which sometimes reach back as far as antiquity) as well as some attempts to find answers or solutions to these questions and problems resp.
General Information
- Language
- German
- Levels
- DS , DR
Examination
- Type
- graded semester performance
Registration & Places
- Max Places
- 40
Course Components
| Type | Title | Time & Place | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| seminar | Philosophie der Logik |
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2 h weekly |
Offered In
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GESS Science in Perspective (Only the courses listed below will be recognized as "GESS Science in Perspective" courses. Further below you will find courses under the category "Type B courses Reflections about subject specific methods and content" as well as the language courses. During the Bachelor’s degree Students should acquire at least 6 ECTS and during the Master’s degree 2 ECTS. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Type A: Enhancement of Reflection Competence (Suitable for all students. Students who already took a course within their main study program are NOT allowed to take the course again.)
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Doctoral Department of Humanities, Social and Political Sciences (More Information at: )