Studies and Exercises in Formal Logic: Including a Generalisation of Logical Processes in Their Application to Complex Inferences (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Neville Keynes

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0265538033 ISBN 13: 9780265538036

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master formal logic with a comprehensive set of problems and clear explanations.

This early classic, Studies and Exercises in Formal Logic, presents a broad set of exercises designed to test and expand your command of logical processes. It blends detailed exposition with worked examples, offering a practical route to mastering terms, propositions, syllogisms, and the general methods for handling complex inferences without heavy symbol use.

This edition frames its approach as a supplement to elementary logic study, not a replacement, and it emphasizes the connections between traditional methods and newer, diagrammatic techniques. You’ll find discussions that compare methods with those of noted logicians, plus illustrations that help you see how arguments are built and resolved.

• Problem sets that mix worked solutions with unsolved challenges to test understanding
• Diagrammatic representations and non-symbolic reasoning for complex inferences
• Structured sections on terms, propositions, syllogisms, and their interrelations
• A historical perspective on formal logic, including references to Boole, Jevons, and Venn

Ideal for students of logic, teachers, and self-learners seeking a solid, hands-on approach to formal reasoning.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0265538033
• ISBN 13: 9780265538036
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 229