[PHIL1068 Elementary Logic] │ ├──► Sentential Logic (SL) ──► Syntax, Semantics, Truth Tables, & Natural Deduction │ └──► Predicate Logic (QL) ──► Quantifiers, Predicates, & Advanced Proof Systems 1. Sentential Logic (SL)
: The department rarely permits students to drop PHIL1068 after the official HKU add/drop period closes.
The structure of PHIL1068 varies by semester. Depending on the instructor, the course format alternates between two distinct modes of delivery:
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: Open to students from any faculty, provided they have not taken higher-level logic courses like PHIL2510 . Syllabus Content The course typically covers three main topics:
Assessment for PHIL1068 has shifted over time. Older descriptions state that the course is assessed , meaning no final examination during the official exam period. However, more recent offerings (such as Summer 2022) included three exams as part of the “coursework” score. Always consult the syllabus for your specific semester, but a representative breakdown from a recent version is:
: All materials and submissions are typically handled via HKU Moodle or a dedicated departmental course website . syllabus-201617.pdf - Philosophy@HKU Depending on the instructor, the course format alternates
You typically won't need a physical textbook. The course often uses an open-access PDF of by P.D. Magnus. Interactive Practice:
Because it's open to all faculties, you'll see engineering students who think it's "too easy" and arts students who think it's "too math-heavy." Both are usually humbled by the first derivation exercise.
: Determining the validity of arguments by looking at every possible scenario. Older descriptions state that the course is assessed
. It is designed to improve students' ability to think clearly, rationally, and systematically by introducing formal methods of reasoning. Course Overview Target Audience
Additional resources such as video tutorials, supplementary problem sets, and past examinations (available via the HKU Exambase) may also be provided by the instructor.
In specific semesters, PHIL1068 operates entirely as an independent online course. There are no mandatory live lectures or tutorials. Instead, students work through custom web modules at their own pace and rely on an online discussion forum moderated by course tutors. This format suits highly disciplined students who prefer scheduling flexibility. Grade Assessment Structure