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Overview
Key facts
- Logic is the study of different types of reasoning. Logic is also a technology, a tool for elegantly modelling diverse phenomena. The aim of the course is to introduce you to this tool and to explain how it can be used. The course is divided into 3 parts.
- We will introduce Classical Logic as the starting point, and show how many different systems of reasoning (logics) arise as variations. We will introduce two fundamental ways of studying a logic, via semantics and syntax.
- The latter is naturally suited to modelling and automated reasoning.We will also discuss applications in the social sciences focussing on agency and information flow. We will introduce logical formalisms that allow us to model situations in which truth is socially constructed and develop notions such as knowledge and group and common knowledge.
Larning Objectives
By the end of Using Logic as a Tool for Modelling course from Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, students will be able to:
- Understand what is meant by the study of logic, and summarise how different systems of reasoning(logics) come about, and outline how they can be studied.
- Explain the relationship of proof theory and logic.
- List and compare a number of different logics, and illustrate how they differ from classical logic.
- Show how logic can be used to model diverse phenomena.
- Distinguish the dual role of logic as an idealised form of reasoning and a modelling tool.
- Develop a maturity concerning abstract modelling and argumentation.
Programme Structure
Course include:
- The overarching theme in the handling of applications is the notion of categories and categorisation. Categorisation is the activity of placing things such as objects or ideas into categories based on their similarities or common criteria.
- We will formally introduce categorisation theory, starting from the classical theory of Aristotle right up to prototype and exemplar theory. We will formalise these notions and explain how the tools of logics could be used to incorporate vagueness in this theory.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 14 days
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Credits
3 ECTS
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Mathematics Computer Sciences Data Analytics View 9 other Short Courses in Mathematics in NetherlandsAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 92
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Our target audience are students from any background who have some exposure to mathematical reasoning, academic maturity, and cross-disciplinary interests. We do not presuppose any subject knowledge. Specifically, we aim for advanced Bachelors students and Masters students from fields such as mathematics, computer science, economics, philosophy, finance, accounting, linguistics.
- Apart from Bachelor's and Master's students, we also welcome PhD candidates and professionals to apply to the course.
Tuition Fee
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International
1100 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1100 EUR for the full programme during 14 days. -
EU/EEA
1100 EUR/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 1100 EUR for the full programme during 14 days.
- Students, PhD students and employees of VU Amsterdam, Amsterdam UMC or an Aurora Network Partner: €735
- Students at Partner Universities of VU Amsterdam: €995
- Students and PhD candidates at non-partner universities of VU Amsterdam: €1100
- Professionals: €1310
Living costs for Amsterdam
1000 - 1500 EUR /month
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