A Text-Book of Deductive Logic: For the Use of Students (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

P. K. Ray

 
9780266776130: A Text-Book of Deductive Logic: For the Use of Students (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the essentials of deductive logic with clear, structured lessons.

This edition guides students through the kinds of syllogisms used in formal reasoning. It explains disjunctive, conjunctive, and mixed forms with practical examples, showing how to translate between different logical moods and figures. The text emphasizes testing arguments against standard canons and demonstrates multiple ways to arrive at the same conclusions.

Written to support study and practice, the book combines definitions, step‑by‑step analyses, and worked examples. It helps readers recognize when a problem requires shifting between categorical, hypothetical, and disjunctive forms, and it includes exercises to sharpen deductive skills.
  • Clear explanations of major syllogism types and their variations
  • Guidance on converting between categorical, hypothetical, and mixed forms
  • Worked examples showing practical reasoning approaches
  • Exercises to test understanding and accuracy of judgment
Ideal for students beginning formal logic or revising foundational concepts in deduction.

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