I.

COURSE CODE: Soc Sci 4

COURSE TITLE: Logic and Ethics
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION:
This course presents the formal and informal types of human knowing, classical theories of knowledge, correspondence
and coherence pragmatic and intuitive. It also introduces the students to the practice of correct thinking through forming sharp,
clear, and correct ideas using effective language as tool of communication. Moreover, it gives students an understanding of what
is a sound argument by examining the relationship between rules and laws as well as patterns of influences. While many people
claim to be professional or to act in professional ways, there is a growing demand for moral behavior amongst professionals. This
course will provide a values-based approach to ethical professionalism and provide a method of thinking about and dealing with
ethical issues in the work place.
III.

GENERAL OBJECTIVES:
1. Understood what makes valid inference and conclusion.
2. Applied the techniques of making valid inferences in arriving at truths and rational conclusion.
3. Determine what is a profession and how it differs from work in general
4. Determine what characterizes a professional and distinguishes one from a nonprofessional
5. Understand what morality is and how it connects to professional ethics
SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES

*Recognize the importance of

philosophy and its different
facet.
*Appreciates philosophy as a
tool for being critical thinker.

LERANING CONTENT

INTRODUCTION
Historical background of
philosophy
Natural logic in man

STRATEGIES / ACTIVITIES

Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work

TIME
ALLOTED

TIME
FRAME

3 hrs

June 18
22
2012

EVALUATION

Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments

*Discover the natural inclination

of man to philosophize.
*Identify the importance of logic
and its definition.
*Classify the object of logic
*Demonstrate their skills in
scientific and artistic way of
conversing.
*Identify the concept and terms.
*Determine the interrelationship
of comprehension & extension.
*Classify terms according to
their functions.
*Recognize the different types of
proposition
*Perform better judgment
through the given techniques.
*Perform better judgment
through the given techniques.
*Classify good judgment from
bad judgment.
P
Identify the different
components of eduction and of
proposition.

Material and formal

object of logic
Importance of logic

Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work

CONCEPTS AND TERMS

Formation of concepts
Logical qualities of terms
Rules of definition

Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work

JUDGMENT AND
PROPOSITION
Introductory notion of
judgment
Introductory notion of
proposition
Opposition of proposition

EDUCTION OF
PROPOSITION

Perform the process of

reasoning.

The reasoning Process

Construct Valid Syllogism

Basic rules in syllogism

3 hrs

June 25
29
2012

Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments

3 hrs

July 2 6
2012

Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments

Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments

Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work

3 hrs

July 9 13
2012

Lecture
Brain Twister
Board work

3 hrs

July 16
20
2012

Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises

July 30
Aug 10
2012

Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments

E
X
A
M
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister

July 25 27, 2012

6 hrs

3 hrs
6 hrs

Aug 13
17
2012
Aug 20 30
2012

Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises

M
I
Explain the relevance of the
hypothetical syllogism.

Fallacies
DEBATE
Kinds of Debate
Forms of Evidences
Guide to Debaters

Apply the principles of Debate

and Arguments.

IV.

HYPOTHETICAL
SYLLOGISMS

Categorize the fallacies from

their useful functions through
process reasoning.

Appreciate the benefit of fast

and critical thinking under
pressure
F

Board work
E
X
A
M
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work
Lecture
OHP
Brain Twister
Board work

DEFENDING AN
ARGUMENT
I

Oral Defense
E

Assignments
September 5 7, 2012
3 hrs

Sept 10
14
2012

6 hrs

Sept 17
28
2012

3 hrs

Oct 1 5
2012

3 hrs

Oct 8 12
2012

Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
Quizzes
Recitation
Exercises
Assignments
Oral Defense

October 17 19, 2012

TEXTBOOK & REFERENCES

1. Agapay, Ramon B. LOGIC: THE ESSENTIAL OF DEDUCTIVE REASONING. NBS Manila, 2007.
2. Babor, Eddie R. LOGIC: THE PHILOSOPHICAL DISCIPLINE OF CORRECT THINKING. C&E Publication, Quezon City,
2010.
3. Cruz, Corazon L. INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC. NBS Manila, 2007
4. Agapay, Ramon B. Ethics and the Filipino: a manual on morals for students and educators. National Bookstore,
Mandaluyong City. 2008.
5. Glenn, Paul J. Ethics: a class manual in moral philosophy Herder Book Company Inc. St. Louis, USA. 2007.
6. Gualdo, Rosendo S. Ethics: basic concepts and contemporary moral issues Mega Jesta Prints Inc. Valenzuela City.
2008.

V.

Course Requirements:
1. Attend 54 meetings.
2. Pass the 3 major exams.
3. Submit 1 song critique.
4. Submit 1 movie film critique.
5. Submit 1 proposition paper.
6. Defend a proposition in a class.

VI.

BASIS FOR GRADING

Class Standing:
Attendance10
Recitation 15
Projects
15
Quiz
20
Total:
60

Prepared By:

Gedeon G. Gamboa
Philosophy Instructor
Affairs

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Major Exams:
Class Standing:
Period Grade

40 %
60 %
100 %

Period Grades (Prelim + Midterm + Finals)

3
Semestral Grade

Reviewed and Noted by:

Ms. Remegia V. Javier, MAEd

Dean, ITED

Approved by:

Dr. Aurea A. De Vera

Vice President for Academic