Logic

by Paul Tomassi

Overview

Bringing elementary logic out of the academic darkness into the light of day, Paul Tomassi makes logic fully accessible for anyone attempting to come to grips with the complexities of this challenging subject. Including student-friendly exercises, illustrations, summaries and a glossary of terms, Logic introduces and explains:

* The Theory of Validity
* The Language of Propositional Logic
* Proof-Theory for Propositional Logic
* Formal Semantics for Propositional Logic including the Truth-Tree Method
* The Language of Quantificational Logic including the Theory of Descriptions.

Logic is an ideal textbook for any logic student: perfect for revision, staying on top of coursework or for anyone wanting to learn about the subject. Related downloadable software for Macs and PCs is available for this title at www.logic.routledge.com.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415166966
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	01/28/1999
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.88(w) x 9.69(h) x (d)

About the Author

Paul Tomassi is lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen

Table of Contents

Chapter One: How to Think Logically Chapter Two: How to Prove that You Can Argue Logically Chapter Three: How to Prove that You Can Argue Logically Chapter Four: Formal Logic and Formal Semantics Chapter Five: An Introduction to First Order Predicate Logic Chapter Six: How to Argue Logically in QL Chapter Seven: Formal Logic and Formal Semantics

Editorial Reviews

Material in a patient and reader-friendly style makes both the nature and value of formal logic clear and accessible. Treatment proceeds from a frank, informal introduction to fundamental logical notions, to a system of formal logic rooted in our natural deductive reasoning in daily life. A comprehensive set of formal methods for distinguishing good arguments from bad is defined and discussed. In every case, models are clearly explained and illustrated before being stated in formal terms. Includes exercises and boxes of key points. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknew.com)

Booknews

'Logic has all the qualities necessary for it to emerge quickly as one of the very front runners among introductory logic textbooks.' - John Divers, University of Sheffield

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