PHIL 200JAristotelian Logic

Units: 0.50
Faculty: Arts
Subject: Philosophy

When it runs

Ran in 1 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.

An introduction to the understanding of how words are used, the formation of propositions, the construction of arguments and the examination of fallacies to help the student argue with order, facility and without error.

Prerequisites

None listed.

Antirequisites

None listed.

Leads to

No course lists it as a requisite.

Reviewed on UW Flow

50% liked it33% easy67% useful

From 4 ratings and 2 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.

The content of this class is really interesting - and quite useful. Understanding logic and how to form reasonable arguments is very practical to know, but the Professor Gregoire was so disorganized that it made it nearly impossible to follow. Do NOT recommend if Stephanie G. is teaching.

Oct 2018 · didn’t like itOn UW Flow Remove this
Absolutely useless course. I hated it.

Dec 2012 · didn’t like itOn UW Flow Remove this

Discussed on r/uwaterloo

2 posts and comments in 2 threads mention PHIL 200J, February 2016 to December 2024. Quoted word for word, newest first; each reply sits under the post and the comment that started its branch. Search r/uwaterloo for newer posts.

Spring 2018

May 5, 2018 How many people are typically in a course (per section) labeled 'seminar' instead of 'lecture'? 1 point, 15 comments

“Specifically asking about art faculty courses but responses for within any faculty are appreciated! 😙”

u/DelisleMouse: “Unrelated but I had a lecture Phil course with 2-4 people showing up.”

u/DelisleMouse: “PHIL 200J Aristolean Logic. According to the professor it's like this every term. Unfortunately no new friends 😥 and i can't secretly sleep in class anymore 😪”

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Winter 2016

Feb 22, 2016 Philosophy minor? 1 point, 9 comments

“Currently in Math/BBA 1B, thinking of switching to CS/STATS double major. I'm considering in minoring in either economics or philosophy to fulfill the breadth and depth requirement. …”

u/_jojo: “I took PHIL 145 and thought it was good but PHIL 200J (Aristolean Logic) blew it out of the water. Take both if you are interested in understanding how to, at a more fundamental level, develop cohesive and convincing arguments. …”