課程概述 (Course Description)：

本課程旨在協助學生掌握現代西方邏輯的理論，包括語句邏輯 (sentential logic) [命題邏輯 (Propositional logic)]、三段論 (syllogisms) 及一階謂詞邏輯 (first-order predicate logic)。此外，本課程亦冀能協助學生運用西方邏輯的方法，去分析及探討西方與中國哲學中的語言與邏輯問題。討論內容包括：西方哲學中的存有承諾 (ontological commitment) 問題、神學中的論證、道家的超越言說與邏輯的觀點、公孫龍子的指涉理論、存有論及邏輯思考，以及後期墨家的邏輯思想等。

教學目標 (Teaching Objectives)：

本課程之課題具有科際整合的性質。在方法上，本課將結合邏輯學、歷史語法學、語言哲學等學科之方法。在內容上，本課將總結中外學者在此領域中的研究成果。除了可以藉此幫助同學掌握現代西方邏輯的理論，深入理解古代中國的語言與邏輯思想，及可望引領同學進入科際整合的研究。

Course Description:

This course aims to help students master the theories of modern Western logic, including sentential logic [Propositional logic], syllogisms and first-order predicate logic. In addition, this course also hopes to help students use Western logic methods to analyze and explore language and logic issues in Western and Chinese philosophy. Discussion topics include: ontological commitment issues in Western philosophy, arguments in theology, Taoist perspectives on transcending speech and logic, Gongsun Longzi’s theory of reference, ontological and logical thinking, and later Mohist logical thought, etc.

Teaching Objectives:

The topics in this course are interdisciplinary in nature. In terms of methodology, this course will combine methods from logic, historical grammar, philosophy of language and other disciplines. In terms of content, this course will summarize the research results of Chinese and foreign scholars in this field. In addition to helping students master the theory of modern Western logic and gain a deeper understanding of ancient Chinese language and logical thought, it is also expected to lead students into interdisciplinary integrated research.

(1) J. D. Carney, Introduction to Symbolic Logic (Prentice Hall 1970).

(2) E. J. Lemmon, Beginning Logic, revised by G. N. D. Barry (Hackett 1978).

(3) W. C. Salmon, Logic, 3rd Edition (Prentice Hall 1984).

(4) I. M. Copi and C. Cohen, Introduction to Logic, 11th Edition (Prentice Hall 2001).

(5) 林正弘：《邏輯》 (三民書局 1970).

(6) Yiu-ming Fung: Reading Materials (馮耀明編寫: 選讀材料)

(1) J. D. Carney, Introduction to Symbolic Logic (Prentice Hall 1970).

(2) E. J. Lemmon, Beginning Logic, revised by G. N. D. Barry (Hackett 1978).

(3) W. C. Salmon, Logic, 3rd Edition (Prentice Hall 1984).

(4) I. M. Copi and C. Cohen, Introduction to Logic, 11th Edition (Prentice Hall 2001).

(5) Lin Zhenghong: "Logic" (Sanmin Book Company 1970).

(6) Yiu-ming Fung: Reading Materials (written by Feng Yaoming: Selected Reading Materials)