First Logic Book (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

D. P. Chase

 
9780267420018: First Logic Book (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Master the basics of logic with clear, methodical lessons

In this edition, you’ll explore how subjects and predicates connect, how to recognize logical forms, and how to translate everyday statements into precise reasoning. A solid foundation comes from simple ideas well explained.

This book methodically builds from the definition of terms to the rules that govern valid reasoning. It emphasizes practical exercise, concrete examples, and step-by-step conversion of propositions, so readers can see why certain forms are valid and how to apply them to new problems. The approach stays focused on learning rather than theory, making complex ideas feel approachable.
  • How to identify Subject, Predicate, Copula, and Sign of Quantity in logical propositions
  • Distribution of terms and what it means for a proposition to be universal or particular
  • How to convert propositions and the rules that govern valid conversions
  • An introduction to hypothetical syllogisms, including conditional and disjunctive forms
Ideal for readers of introductory logic, philosophy, or critical thinking, this edition provides practical tools you can apply to everyday reasoning and formal argument analysis.

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