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From most course descriptions I've seen at various schools an introductory logic course in philosophy is argument evaluation, not symbolic logic or propositional/predicate calculus.
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<p>My intro logic course (philosophy) was a bit of both, though the emphasis was on propositional logic/predicate calculus. I agree with previous posters that a course in formal logic isn't necessary for the LG section (in fact, I was grateful to have taken the course a few years before taking the LSAT, b/c I think that if I'd had it more recently, I might've over thought the games). That said, my logic course also spent a fair bit of time on stuff like, for example, logical fallacies, which helped me a lot when it came to the LR section of the LSAT (as tetrishead said), and also the essay. In general, knowing the formal terms and symbols helped me keep things quick and organized throughout the test.</p>
<p>You don't need a college logic course to understand any of the LSAT concepts, but you also don't need a test prep course, a heavy reading load, a subscription to the NY Times, or anything else that's recommended. If it's an area that gives you trouble, though, and you're specifically looking for a course that might be helpful, I'd agree that intro logic (through the philosophy department) fits the bill (if audited, it doesn't have to mess too much with your free time, GPA, or credit load). It's by no means a magical solution or a guaranteed boost, but it is relevant, and (IMO) a lot of fun.</p>
<p>(I haven't read back to see how this is connected to the original post...just giving my $0.02 re: the last few posts!)</p>