Institution
Organizational Unit
Code
ΨΥ-621
ECTS
5
Language of instruction
English
Academic term
2/2
Title
ΣΥΜΒΟΛΙΚΗ ΛΟΓΙΚΗ ΚΑΙ ΕΠΑΓΩΓΙΚΗ ΣΚΕΨΗ el
SYMBOLIC LOGIC AND INDUCTIVE THINKING en
Description
In the first part of the course we present the two main pillars of classical logic, ie Sentential and Predicate Calculus up till Identity and Russell’s Theory of Descriptions. In the second part of the course we attempt to extend logical theory to cover inductive thinking and we examine in detail the various aspects of the great discrepancy between logical theory as determined by logic and human thinking as described by psychology.
Learning outcomes
Acquisition of the necessary competences in handling first order logical theory. Knowledge of the difference in approaches to thinking between logic and psychology. Knowledge of probability as applied to inductive methods. Ways of using logic in designing cognitive psychology experiments.