An Introduction to Logic (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

H. W. B. Joseph

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265197260 ISBN 13: 9780265197264

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Master sound reasoning with a clear, practical guide to logic and argument.

This edition of An Introduction to Logic walks you through how we reason, how arguments are formed, and where we commonly go wrong. It emphasizes accessible explanations and real examples, helping you think more clearly in everyday and academic settings.

Logic is presented as a toolbox for understanding how statements relate, how proofs are built, and how to spot faulty thinking. The text blends classic ideas with careful analysis of common fallacies, syllogisms, and ways to test arguments, without assuming prior expertise.

• Understand the structure of judgments, propositions, and arguments.
• Learn how syllogisms work and what makes reasoning valid or fallacious.
• Identify common fallacies and how to avoid them in discussion and writing.
• Explore how induction, analogy, and definition contribute to logical reasoning.

Ideal for students tackling logic for the first time, and for readers who want a sturdier grip on evaluating arguments in daily life.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265197260
• ISBN 13: 9780265197264
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 625