Description: A continuation of how we form ideas, judgments, and arguments, and how we express them, with an emphasis on the structure of reasoning for students wanting to expand their knowledge of formal logic beyond basic argument forms to include advanced, complex arguments. Based on Martin Cothran's Traditional Logic II: Advanced Formal Logic. A one-semester course.
Suggested Age: Grades 8 and up
Required Course Texts: Traditional Logic II: Advanced Formal Logic, by Martin Cothran. Traditional Logic II DVDs. (DVDs optional; texts and DVDs not included in price of course)
Content Covered: Continued coverage of simple categorical syllogisms, including the memorization of the 19 valid categorical argument forms. Also includes the study of complex categorical and hypothetical argument forms including sorites, epicheirema, and the dilemma. Practical examples are given and several case studies of famous arguments from history are covered.
Class Chat Time: Monday 3:00 pm EST or Tuesday 11:00 am EST
Instructor: Mr. Piland
High School Course Credit: Traditional Logic II is worth approximately 1/2 year high school course credit (logic, language arts, or philosophy). If taken together with Traditional Logic I, the student would earn a full year high school credit.

(This is a one semester course)
Enroll in Traditional Logic II, Fall 2010 ($224.95 for the semester)
Enroll in Traditional Logic II, Spring 2011 ($224.95 for the semester)

Note that this is a one-semester course, so please choose only the Fall or only the Spring semester, not both.

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Independent Study Course: This mini-course includes all the components of a regular course with the exception of the weekly chat time: the student receives a syllabus, online quizzes, a question and answer forum for assistance with course material, and a 24/7 virtual report card for parents to keep track of student work.

Enroll in Traditional Logic II (Independent Study) ($49.95)