Logic / Edition 1

by Paul Tomassi

Overview

Logic brings elementary logic out of the academic darkness into the light of day. Paul Tomassi makes logic fully accessible for anyone trying to come to grips with the complexities of this challenging subject. This book is written in a patient and user-friendly

way which makes both the nature and value of formal logic crystal clear. This textbook proceeds from a frank, informal introduction to fundamental logical notions to a system of formal logic rooted in the best of our natural deductive reasoning in daily life. The book includes plenty of

exercise to put the students' reading to test, summay boxes of key points, a glossary and many illustrations. This book will be useful to any student who needs a patient and comprehensible introduction to what otherwise can be a daunting subject.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900415166965
Publication date:	01/28/1999
Pages:	432
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 1.25(h) x 9.00(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 #1

Chapter Three: How to Prove That You Can Argue Logically #2

Chapter Four: Formal Logic and Formal Semantics #1

Chapter Five: An

Introduction to First Order Predicate Logic

Chapter Six: How to Argue Logically in QL

Chapter Seven: Formal Logic and Formal Semantics #2

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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