PHIL 321 - Modal Logic and Metaphysics

This course is an introduction to modal logic, possible-world semantics, and associated philosophical issues.

Unit(s): 1
Group Distribution Requirement(s): Distribution Group I
Prerequisite(s): PHIL 201 and one additional 200-level course in philosophy
Instructional Method: Lecture-conference
Grading Mode: Letter grading (A-F)
Notes: This course meets the department’s logic or metaphysics requirement.
Group Distribution Learning Outcome(s):

Understand how arguments can be made, visions presented, or feelings or ideas conveyed through language or other modes of expression (symbols, movement, images, sounds, etc.).
Analyze and interpret texts, whether literary or philosophical, in English or a foreign language, or works of the visual or performing arts.
Evaluate arguments made in or about texts (whether literary or philosophical, in English or a foreign language, or works of the visual or performing arts).