I.
COURSE CODE: Soc Sci 4
COURSE TITLE: Logic and Ethics
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course presents the formal and informal types of human knowing, classical theories of knowledge, correspondence
and coherence pragmatic and intuitive. It also introduces the students to the practice of correct thinking through forming sharp,
clear, and correct ideas using effective language as tool of communication. Moreover, it gives students an understanding of what
is a sound argument by examining the relationship between rules and laws as well as patterns of influences. While many people
claim to be professional or to act in professional ways, there is a growing demand for moral behavior amongst professionals. This
course will provide a values-based approach to ethical professionalism and provide a method of thinking about and dealing with
ethical issues in the work place.
III.
GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Understood what makes valid inference and conclusion.
2. Applied the techniques of making valid inferences in arriving at truths and rational conclusion.
3. Determine what is a profession and how it differs from work in general
4. Determine what characterizes a professional and distinguishes one from a nonprofessional
5. Understand what morality is and how it connects to professional ethics
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES
*Recognize the importance of
philosophy and its different
facet.
*Appreciates philosophy as a
tool for being critical thinker.
LERANING CONTENT
INTRODUCTION
Historical background of
philosophy
Natural logic in man
STRATEGIES / ACTIVITIES
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
TIME
ALLOTED
TIME
FRAME
3 hrs
June 18
22
2012
EVALUATION
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
*Discover the natural inclination
of man to philosophize.
*Identify the importance of logic
and its definition.
*Classify the object of logic
*Demonstrate their skills in
scientific and artistic way of
conversing.
*Identify the concept and terms.
*Determine the interrelationship
of comprehension & extension.
*Classify terms according to
their functions.
*Recognize the different types of
proposition
*Perform better judgment
through the given techniques.
*Perform better judgment
through the given techniques.
*Classify good judgment from
bad judgment.
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Identify the different
components of eduction and of
proposition.
Material and formal
object of logic
Importance of logic
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
CONCEPTS AND TERMS
Formation of concepts
Logical qualities of terms
Rules of definition
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
JUDGMENT AND
PROPOSITION
Introductory notion of
judgment
Introductory notion of
proposition
Opposition of proposition
EDUCTION OF
PROPOSITION
Perform the process of
reasoning.
The reasoning Process
Construct Valid Syllogism
Basic rules in syllogism
3 hrs
June 25
29
2012
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
3 hrs
July 2 6
2012
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
3 hrs
July 9 13
2012
Lecture
Brain Twister
Board work
3 hrs
July 16
20
2012
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
July 30
Aug 10
2012
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
E
X
A
M
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
July 25 27, 2012
6 hrs
3 hrs
6 hrs
Aug 13
17
2012
Aug 20 30
2012
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
M
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Explain the relevance of the
hypothetical syllogism.
Fallacies
DEBATE
Kinds of Debate
Forms of Evidences
Guide to Debaters
Apply the principles of Debate
and Arguments.
IV.
HYPOTHETICAL
SYLLOGISMS
Categorize the fallacies from
their useful functions through
process reasoning.
Appreciate the benefit of fast
and critical thinking under
pressure
F
Board work
E
X
A
M
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
DEFENDING AN
ARGUMENT
I
Oral Defense
E
Assignments
September 5 7, 2012
3 hrs
Sept 10
14
2012
6 hrs
Sept 17
28
2012
3 hrs
Oct 1 5
2012
3 hrs
Oct 8 12
2012
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
Oral Defense
October 17 19, 2012
TEXTBOOK & REFERENCES
1. Agapay, Ramon B. LOGIC: THE ESSENTIAL OF DEDUCTIVE REASONING. NBS Manila, 2007.
2. Babor, Eddie R. LOGIC: THE PHILOSOPHICAL DISCIPLINE OF CORRECT THINKING. C&E Publication, Quezon City,
2010.
3. Cruz, Corazon L. INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC. NBS Manila, 2007
4. Agapay, Ramon B. Ethics and the Filipino: a manual on morals for students and educators. National Bookstore,
Mandaluyong City. 2008.
5. Glenn, Paul J. Ethics: a class manual in moral philosophy Herder Book Company Inc. St. Louis, USA. 2007.
6. Gualdo, Rosendo S. Ethics: basic concepts and contemporary moral issues Mega Jesta Prints Inc. Valenzuela City.
2008.
V.
Course Requirements:
1. Attend 54 meetings.
2. Pass the 3 major exams.
3. Submit 1 song critique.
4. Submit 1 movie film critique.
5. Submit 1 proposition paper.
6. Defend a proposition in a class.
VI.
BASIS FOR GRADING
Class Standing:
Attendance10
Recitation 15
Projects
15
Quiz
20
Total:
60
Prepared By:
Gedeon G. Gamboa
Philosophy Instructor
Affairs
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Major Exams:
Class Standing:
Period Grade
40 %
60 %
100 %
Period Grades (Prelim + Midterm + Finals)
3
Semestral Grade
Reviewed and Noted by:
Ms. Remegia V. Javier, MAEd
Dean, ITED
Approved by:
Dr. Aurea A. De Vera
Vice President for Academic
