Mathematical Logic: Revised Edition

by Willard Van Orman Quine

Overview

W. V. Quine’s systematic development of mathematical logic has been widely praised for the new material presented and for the clarity of its exposition. This revised edition, in which the minor inconsistencies observed since its first publication have been eliminated, will be welcomed by all students and teachers in mathematics and philosophy who are seriously concerned with modern logic.

Max Black, in Mind, has said of this book, “It will serve the purpose of inculcating, by precept and example, standards of clarity and precision which are, even in formal logic, more often pursued than achieved.”

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780674554511
Publisher:	Harvard University Press
Publication date:	11/16/1982
Edition description:	includes New Preface (1981) and Preface to Revised Edition
Pages:	364
Product dimensions:	5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

W. V. Quine was Edgar Pierce Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University. He wrote twenty-one books, thirteen of them published by Harvard University Press.

Editorial Reviews

Combines exemplary clarity and precision with an unusual vividness and originality in style which actually makes the study of the work a fascinating adventure.

Philosophic Abstracts - Carl G. Hempel

An excellent systematic presentation of mathematical logic… Because it is a clear, exact, and exhaustive treatment of the subject, Professor Quine’s book should serve well as a text in a course on mathematical logic.

Philosophical Review - Morton G. White

Every section of this book provides evidence of rare skill, both in research and communication; it deserves to be read and read again by all who have a serious interest in mathematical logic.

Mind - Max Black

Combines exemplary clarity and precision with an unusual vividness and originality in style which actually makes the study of the work a fascinating adventure.
— Carl G. Hempel

Philosophic Abstracts

An excellent systematic presentation of mathematical logic...Because it is a clear, exact, and exhaustive treatment of the subject, Professor Quine's book should serve well as a text in a course on mathematical logic.
— Morton G. White

Philosophical Review

Every section of this book provides evidence of rare skill, both in research and communication; it deserves to be read and read again by all who have a serious interest in mathematical logic.
— Max Black

Mind