Cebu Sacred Heart College College of Nursing Lawaan, Talisay City

COURSE OUTLINE
Course Title : LOGIC/CRITICAL THINKING Course Credit : Lecture = 3 units Course Description: This course is a systematic training in correct thinking. It embraces the study of the rules for correctness in the three operations of the mind: (1) Simple Apprehension whereby ideas are formed; (2) Judgment whereby propositions are compared; and (3) Reasoning whereby induction and syllogisms are formed. It also includes the study of the fallacies and essentials of symbolic logic. Course Objectives: After successful completion of this course, the students will be able to: 1) Know and identify the different divisions of logic according to the three mental acts 2) Trace and understand the development of logic from Aristotle to symbolic logic 3) Develop the skills of forming sound argument 4) Clearly distinguish correct from incorrect reasoning 5) Appreciate the usefulness of logical thinking in everyday life especially to the nursing profession

Specific Objectives At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 1. Know the importance of logic and philosophy 2. Compare and contrast Philosophy and Logic At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 3. Comprehend critical thinking in its broader scope 4. Recognize the narrow focus of Logic 5. Appreciate arguments as

Course Content

Dates

I.

INTRODUCTION A. Reasons why we study Philosophy and Logic B. Definition of Philosophy C. Material and Formal Objects D. Methods and Branches E. Historical Development of Logic

April 18, 2011

II.

THE DOMAINS OF LOGIC A. Critical Thinking: A Broader Scope B. Logic: A Narrow Focus a. Formal logic b. Material logic C. Arguments: The Common Ground of Logic and Critical Thinking a. Argument b. Premise

April 18, 2011

the common ground of logic and critical thinking 6. Realize that logic is an important tool in human reasoning At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 7. Distinguish critical thinking from reasoning 8. Apply critical thinking and reasoning in paramedical disciplines 9. Provide arguments proving that thinking can be improved

c. Conclusion D. Importance of Studying Logic E. Logic as a Tool F. Division of Logic a. Simple apprehension b. Judgment c. Reasoning

III.

THE NEED FOR CRITICAL THINKING A. Definition of Critical Thinking B. Critical Thinking versus Reasoning a. Critical thinking in paramedical disciplines C. Thinking Can Be Improved

April 19, 2011

At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 10. Understand the IV. definition of a theory 11. Recognize the definition of a theory in reasoning 12. Comprehend the different languages of a theory 13. Analyze the structure of a theory and its theoretical relationships 14. Differentiate speculative from established theory

THE FOUNDATION OF REASONING A. Theory: What it is and Why it is Important B. The Language of Theory a. Phenomenon b. Idea c. Concept d. Propositions e. Hypothesis f. Assumption g. Research h. Fact i. Principle j. Law C. The Structure of Theory and Theoretical Relationships D. Types of Theory a. Established theory b. Speculative theory

April 25, 2011

At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 15. Comprehend how ideas are formed 16. Define the first mental act and other mental acts involved with the formation of idea 17. Distinguish idea from Phantasm 18. Analyze the degrees of abstraction and their corresponding types of ideas 19. Understand the inverse relationship between comprehension and extension

V.

SIMPLE APPREHENSION A. Description of Idea B. Formation of Idea a. Mental Acts: a.1 Attention a.2 Abstraction a.3 Reflection a.4 Analysis a.5 Synthesis a.6 Comparison b. Grades of Ideas: a. Physical ideas b. Mathematical ideas c. Metaphysical ideas C. Constituents of Idea a. Comprehension b. Extension D. Definition of Idea E. Definition of Phantasm

April 26, 2011

At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 20. Classify ideas VI. 21. Understand the definition of term and its division 22. Classify terms 23. Distinguish supposition from appellation

IDEAS AND TERMS A. Classification of Ideas a. According to origin b. According to perfection c. According to comprehension d. According to extension e. According to relation B. Definition of a Term C. General Division of Terms a. Mental term b. Oral term c. Written term D. Definition of Sign a. Signifier b. Object signified c. Signification E. Division of Sign

May 2-3, 2011

At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 24. Know the kinds, VII. rules and importance of definition, division, and classification At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 25. Describe and define judgment 26. Differentiate positive from negative judgment 27. Define proposition and identify its parts 28. Distinguish simple from compound propositions At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 29. Define logical oppositions and

a. Instrumental sign b. Formal sign c. Natural sign d. Conventional sign e. Consuetudinary sign F. Classification of Terms a. Acc. to exactness b. Acc. to comprehension c. Acc. to extension G. The Use of Term: Supposition a. Kinds of Supposition a.1 material a.2 formal H. The Use of Term: Appellation a. Parts of Appellation a.1 appellant a.2 apellate b. Kinds of Appellation b.1 material b.2 formal LOGICAL EXPLANATION OF IDEAS A. Logical Definition B. Logical Division C. Logical Classification May 9, 2011

VIII.

JUDGMENT AND PROPOSITIONS A. Definition of Judgment B. Elements of Judgment C. Definition of Proposition D. Parts of Proposition E. Rules Governing Copula F. Simple Propositions G. Compound Propositions

May 10, 2011

IX.

LOGICAL OPPOSITION AND LOGICAL SEQUENCE

May 16, 2011

identify its parts 30. Know the rules governing 31. Define and distinguish the different forms of logical equivalence At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 32. Define reasoning and identify the types of inference 33. Know the parts and terms of syllogism 34. Master the rules governing each entity At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 35. Recognize the different figures and moods of a syllogism 36. Understand the rules governing each part At the end of the chapter, the students are expected to: 37. Recognize the peculiarity of reasoning as applied in paramedical disciplines 38. Understand the different factors influencing and contributing to paramedical reasoning

A. B. C. D. E. F.

Definition of Logical Opposition Parts of Logical Opposition Rules Governing Logical Opposition Synopsis of Logical Opposition Definition of Logical Sequence Forms of Logical Sequence

X.

REASONING AND SYLLOGISMS A. Definition of reasoning B. Definition of Inference C. Types of inference D. Definition of Syllogism E. Kinds of Syllogism F. The Four Axioms G. Syllogistic Analysis H. 8 Syllogistic Rules (Explained) I. Hypothetical Syllogisms

May 17, 2011

XI.

FIGURES, MOODS, AND REDUCTIONS A. Figures B. Moods C. Reductions

May 23, 2011

XII.

REASONING IN PARAMEDICAL DISCIPLINES (applied Logic For Nurses) A. Foundation of Reasoning B. Reasoning Through Inquiry C. Types of Reasoning D. Factors influencing Reasoning E. Contributing factors in Reasoning F. Applying Reasoning G. Other Processes involved in Reasoning

May 24, 2011

39. Learn how to apply Socratic method of inquiry in paramedical reasoning References: Nery, Maria Imelda. Logic with Ethics and Values Education. Katha Publishing Company. Inc. Quezon, Philippines. 2003. Pasigui, Ronnie E. et al. Integrated Logic: Multi-Disciplinary Approach (With Applied Logic for Nurses). Mutya Publishing House: Valenzuela, Philippines. 2006.
http://www.criticalthinking.org/resources/HE/ctandnursing.cfm

Evaluation Parameter: Quizzes (individual work, group work) Term Exam Assignments & Oral Participation

40% 40% 20% 100%

Methods of Instruction: 1. Lecture 2. Discussion/Debates 3. Small group work/Case Analysis as applied to the nursing profession 4. Library work 5. Use of videos, and other audio visual aids as appropriate 6. Interviews with experts, as appropriate Types of Assignments: 1. Research assignments in the library 2. Assigned readings in the text 3. Homework assignments practicing skills 4. In-class work developing short arguments and practicing skills 5. Short written arguments 6. One oral presentation or debate on a particular issue _____________________________________________________________________________________
Prepared by: Gremy Antonette Cabaluna, RN, MAN Instructor Noted by: Mrs. Charmaine M. Tubungbanua, RN, MAN Clinical and Academic Coordinator Mrs. Nelia A. Librando, RN, MAN Dean College of Nursing