An Introduction To Formal Logic
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Author |
: Peter Smith |
Publisher |
: Cambridge University Press |
Total Pages |
: 370 |
Release |
: 2003-11-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0521008042 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780521008044 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (42 Downloads) |
Synopsis An Introduction to Formal Logic by : Peter Smith
Formal logic provides us with a powerful set of techniques for criticizing some arguments and showing others to be valid. These techniques are relevant to all of us with an interest in being skilful and accurate reasoners. In this highly accessible book, Peter Smith presents a guide to the fundamental aims and basic elements of formal logic. He introduces the reader to the languages of propositional and predicate logic, and then develops formal systems for evaluating arguments translated into these languages, concentrating on the easily comprehensible 'tree' method. His discussion is richly illustrated with worked examples and exercises. A distinctive feature is that, alongside the formal work, there is illuminating philosophical commentary. This book will make an ideal text for a first logic course, and will provide a firm basis for further work in formal and philosophical logic.
Author |
: P. D. Magnus |
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: |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2023 |
ISBN-10 |
: OCLC:1410964102 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (02 Downloads) |
Synopsis Forall X by : P. D. Magnus
Author |
: P. T. Geach |
Publisher |
: Univ of California Press |
Total Pages |
: 356 |
Release |
: 1980-04-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0520038479 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780520038479 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Logic Matters by : P. T. Geach
"This is a significant and ofren rather demanding collection of essays. It is an anthology purring together the uncollected works of an important twentieth-century philosopher. Many of the articles treat one or another of the more important issues considered by analytic philosophers during the last quarter-century. Of significant importance to philosophers interested in researching the many topics contained in Logic Matters is the inclusion in this anthology of a rather extensive eight-page name-topic index."--Thomist "The papers are arranged by topic: Historical Essays, Traditional Logic, Theory of Reference and Syntax, Intentionality, Quotation and Semantics, Set Theory, Identity Theory, Assertion, Imperatives and Practical Reasoning, Logic in Metaphysics and Theology. The broad range of issues that have engaged Geach's complex and systematic reasoning is impressive. In addition to classical logic, topics in ethics, ontology, and even the logic of religious dogmas are tackled .... the work in this collection is more brilliant and ingenious than it is difficult and demanding."--Philosophy of Science "Geach displays his mastery of applying logical techniques and concepts to philosophical questions. Compared with most works in philosophical logic this book is remarkable for its range of topics. Plato, Aristotle, Aquinas, Russell, Wittgenstein, and Quine all figure prominently. Geach's style is remarkably lively considering the rightly argued matter. Although some of the articles treat rather technical questions in mathematical logic, most are accessible to philosophers with modest backgrounds in logic." --Choice
Author |
: Langer |
Publisher |
: Courier Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 390 |
Release |
: 1967-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0486601641 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780486601649 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (41 Downloads) |
Synopsis An Introduction to Symbolic Logic by : Langer
Famous classic has introduced countless readers to symbolic logic with its thorough and precise exposition. Starts with simple symbols and conventions and concludes with the Boole-Schroeder and Russell-Whitehead systems. No special knowledge of mathematics necessary. "One of the clearest and simplest introductions to a subject which is very much alive." — Mathematics Gazette.
Author |
: Lorne Falkenstein |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 666 |
Release |
: 2021-11-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781000451276 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1000451275 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Synopsis Logic Works by : Lorne Falkenstein
Logic Works is a critical and extensive introduction to logic. It asks questions about why systems of logic are as they are, how they relate to ordinary language and ordinary reasoning, and what alternatives there might be to classical logical doctrines. The book covers classical first-order logic and alternatives, including intuitionistic, free, and many-valued logic. It also considers how logical analysis can be applied to carefully represent the reasoning employed in academic and scientific work, better understand that reasoning, and identify its hidden premises. Aiming to be as much a reference work and handbook for further, independent study as a course text, it covers more material than is typically covered in an introductory course. It also covers this material at greater length and in more depth with the purpose of making it accessible to those with no prior training in logic or formal systems. Online support material includes a detailed student solutions manual with a running commentary on all starred exercises, and a set of editable slide presentations for course lectures. Key Features Introduces an unusually broad range of topics, allowing instructors to craft courses to meet a range of various objectives Adopts a critical attitude to certain classical doctrines, exposing students to alternative ways to answer philosophical questions about logic Carefully considers the ways natural language both resists and lends itself to formalization Makes objectual semantics for quantified logic easy, with an incremental, rule-governed approach assisted by numerous simple exercises Makes important metatheoretical results accessible to introductory students through a discursive presentation of those results and by using simple case studies
Author |
: Craig DeLancey |
Publisher |
: Open SUNY Textbooks |
Total Pages |
: |
Release |
: 2017-02-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1942341431 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781942341437 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (31 Downloads) |
Synopsis A Concise Introduction to Logic by : Craig DeLancey
Author |
: Arnold vander Nat |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 360 |
Release |
: 2010-03-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781135218706 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1135218706 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Simple Formal Logic by : Arnold vander Nat
Perfect for students with no background in logic or philosophy, Simple Formal Logic provides a full system of logic adequate to handle everyday and philosophical reasoning. By keeping out artificial techniques that aren’t natural to our everyday thinking process, Simple Formal Logic trains students to think through formal logical arguments for themselves, ingraining in them the habits of sound reasoning. Simple Formal Logic features: a companion website with abundant exercise worksheets, study supplements (including flashcards for symbolizations and for deduction rules), and instructor’s manual two levels of exercises for beginning and more advanced students a glossary of terms, abbreviations and symbols. This book arose out of a popular course that the author has taught to all types of undergraduate students at Loyola University Chicago. He teaches formal logic without the artificial methods–methods that often seek to solve farfetched logical problems without any connection to everyday and philosophical argumentation. The result is a book that teaches easy and more intuitive ways of grappling with formal logic–and is intended as a rigorous yet easy-to-follow first course in logical thinking for philosophy majors and non-philosophy majors alike.
Author |
: Colin Howson |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 234 |
Release |
: 2005-10-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781134785506 |
ISBN-13 |
: 113478550X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (06 Downloads) |
Synopsis Logic with Trees by : Colin Howson
Logic With Trees is a new and original introduction to modern formal logic. Unlike most texts, it also contains discussions on more philosophical issues such as truth, conditionals and modal logic. It presents the formal material with clarity, preferring informal explanations and arguments to intimidatingly rigorous development. Worked examples and excercises enable the readers to check their progress. Logic With Trees equips students with * a complete and clear account of the truth-tree system for first order logic * the importance of logic and its relevance to many different disciplines * the skills to grasp sophisticated formal reasoning techniques necessary to explore complex metalogic * the ability to contest claims that `ordinary' reasoning is well represented by formal first order logic The issues covered include a thorough discussion of truth-functional and full first order logic, using the truth-tree or semantic tableau approach. Completeness and Soundness proofs are given for both truth-functional and first order trees. Much use is made of induction, which is presented in a clear and consistent manner. There is also discussion of alternative deductive systems, an introduction to transfinite numbers and categoricity, the Lowenhein-Skolem theories and the celebrated findings of Godel and Church. The book concludes with an account of Kripke's attempted solution of the liar paradox and a discussion of the weakness of truth-functional account of conditionals. Particularly useful to those who favour critical accounts of formal reasoning, it will be of interest to students of philosophy at first level and beyond and also students of mathematics and computer science.
Author |
: Paul A. Gregory |
Publisher |
: Broadview Press |
Total Pages |
: 474 |
Release |
: 2017-04-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781770485945 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1770485945 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Synopsis Formal Logic by : Paul A. Gregory
Formal Logic is an undergraduate text suitable for introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in symbolic logic. The book’s nine chapters offer thorough coverage of truth-functional and quantificational logic, as well as the basics of more advanced topics such as set theory and modal logic. Complex ideas are explained in plain language that doesn’t presuppose any background in logic or mathematics, and derivation strategies are illustrated with numerous examples. Translations, tables, trees, natural deduction, and simple meta-proofs are taught through over 400 exercises. A companion website offers supplemental practice software and tutorial videos.
Author |
: Rudolf Carnap |
Publisher |
: Courier Corporation |
Total Pages |
: 280 |
Release |
: 2012-07-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780486143491 |
ISBN-13 |
: 048614349X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (91 Downloads) |
Synopsis Introduction to Symbolic Logic and Its Applications by : Rudolf Carnap
Clear, comprehensive, and rigorous treatment develops the subject from elementary concepts to the construction and analysis of relatively complex logical languages. Hundreds of problems, examples, and exercises. 1958 edition.