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Introductory Logic

$550.00/year
Introductory Logic trains students to think critically and reason carefully. Students will acquire the essential tools of thinking that are part of the foundation of the Western intellectual tradition.
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09/06/2021 - 05/14/2022
Full Year
1.00 credits in Logic
Grade 9

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About the course

Introductory Logic is an ideal course for middle school students, or students who do not have prior training in logic. It will train students to think critically and reason carefully. Through a study of traditional categorical logic, they will acquire the essential tools of thinking that are part of the foundation of the Western intellectual tradition. Students will watch lectures by a veteran Logic teacher and author. They will complete assignments in the textbook to practice skills and gain mastery. In weekly recitations with Mr. Soderberg, students will discuss the material, share insights, and pursue wisdom together. They will also work through a fun guide to logical fallacies. This course is ideal for students who are ready for real accountability, assessments, and the opportunity to interact with their peers and want a solid foundation in the basics of logic.

Note: this class meets the Logic requirement for the Kepler Education diploma.

Course Objectives:

  1. Practice the art of defining terms and classifying statements.
  2. Exercise our gifts of reason, which are part of being made in the image of God.
  3. Gain mastery of reasoning through syllogisms.
  4. Acquire the skill of simplifying arguments and analyzing their core logic.
  5. Identify commonly used fallacies in logic.
  6. Grow in the ability to reason clearly, in order to pursue truth, goodness, and beauty.

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About the teacher

Dr. Gregory Soderberg Dr. Gregory Soderberg has taught in Christian schools for over 20 years. He holds a Ph.D. in Historical Theology, and a B.A. in Liberal Arts and Culture from New Saint Andrews and an M.A. in Church History from the University of Pretoria.