Logic (SUPK_162)
About Study Course
Objective
To provide students with knowledge of logical thinking, its social contexts, key elements and applications in research; to deepen students’ understanding of the basics of logic, forms of thinking and argumentation, emphasizing practical application.
Prerequisites
General Psychology, Basics of Philosophy.
Learning outcomes
Students acquire knowledge about the subject of logic, certain semantic categories (terminology, statements, operators), deductive and inductive conclusions, the structure of the argumentation process, and the diversity of the laws of logic.
Ability to solve logical tasks with terms and statements; to apply the basic rules of logic when analysing texts; to quickly find arguments for the thesis to be substantiated.
Is able to understand the laws of logic, independently argue one’s opinion, able to apply logic in one’s professional activity.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, PSb | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Aivars Stankevičs | |
| Psychology, LFPSb | 2 | Bachelor’s | Required | Aivars Stankevičs |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychology, PSbN | 3 | Bachelor’s | Required |
