Logic & Language Fundamentals
Master logical reasoning and formal language through Stanford's comprehensive course on propositional and first-order logic, with hands-on software practice.
Master logical reasoning and formal language through Stanford's comprehensive course on propositional and first-order logic, with hands-on software practice.
Explore the foundations of logical reasoning with Stanford's Language, Proof and Logic course. This comprehensive program delves into the concepts and techniques of logic, starting from basic principles and progressing to advanced topics in propositional and first-order logic. Students learn to analyze arguments, distinguish correct reasoning from incorrect reasoning, and understand when one statement logically follows from another. The course includes practical applications through specialized software, allowing hands-on experience in formalizing and analyzing natural language arguments. Featuring weekly assignments and automated feedback, students develop crucial skills in logical analysis and formal reasoning.
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What you'll learn
Understand the fundamentals of propositional and first-order logic
Analyze and construct valid arguments using formal language
Apply proof and model theories to logical problems
Translate between natural language and formal logical expressions
Evaluate logical consequences and truth conditions
Develop critical thinking and analytical reasoning skills
Skills you'll gain
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Weekly assignments, Midterm exam, Final exam
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to logic and formal reasoning. Starting with basic concepts, it progresses through the theories of propositional and first-order logic. Students learn to analyze arguments using a formal language (FOL), understand truth conditions and logical consequences, and apply these concepts to real-world reasoning. The course emphasizes the practical application of logical principles to natural language arguments, helping students develop critical thinking and analytical skills. Weekly assignments and automated feedback ensure steady progress in mastering these fundamental concepts.
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2 Courses
A Pioneer in Logic Education and Software Development
Dave Barker-Plummer has dedicated his career to advancing logic education through technology as a Senior Research Engineer at Stanford University's Center for the Study of Language and Information. After earning his Ph.D. in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Edinburgh under Alan Bundy's supervision, he has managed the Openproof project since 1995, developing innovative educational software for teaching logic at the undergraduate level. His work includes co-authoring influential publications like "Language, Proof and Logic" and "Tarski's World," which have become standard tools in logic education. His expertise spans technology-enhanced education, diagrammatic logic, and automated reasoning, demonstrated through his teaching positions at Stanford University, Duke University, and Swarthmore College. Beyond academia, he maintains a creative outlet as a musician with PAN!C, a San Francisco-based reggae/pop/jazz band, while sharing his insights through his blog as Dr. Gradgrind.
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A Distinguished Scholar and Stanford's Longest-Serving Provost
John W. Etchemendy has profoundly shaped Stanford University through his remarkable career spanning academic innovation and institutional leadership. After earning his bachelor's and master's degrees from the University of Nevada, Reno, and his Ph.D. from Stanford in 1982, he briefly taught at Princeton before joining Stanford's faculty in 1983. His academic contributions include groundbreaking work in logic and semantics, authoring influential books like "The Concept of Logical Consequence" and developing pioneering educational software. As Stanford's twelfth provost from 2000 to 2017, he led the university through significant growth, overseeing the hiring of 80% of Stanford's faculty, completing over 70 major building projects, and strengthening financial aid despite economic challenges. Currently serving as Co-Director of Stanford's Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence and Patrick Suppes Family Professor in the School of Humanities and Sciences, Etchemendy continues to influence education and research. His collaborative leadership style and commitment to excellence have earned him widespread respect in academia, while his work in logic, philosophy of language, and artificial intelligence continues to shape multiple fields.
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