A Concise Introduction to Logic - Hardcover

Hurley, Patrick J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0495503835 ISBN 13: 9780495503835

Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Tens of thousands of students have learned to be more discerning at constructing and evaluating arguments with the help of Patrick J. Hurley. Hurley's lucid, friendly, yet thorough presentation has made A CONCISE INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC the most widely used logic text in North America. In addition, the book's accompanying technological resources, such as CengageNOW and Learning Logic, include interactive exercises as well as video and audio clips to reinforce what you read in the book and hear in class. In short, you'll have all the assistance you need to become a more logical thinker and communicator.

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About the Author

Patrick Hurley was born in Spokane, Washington in 1942. He received his bachelor's degree in mathematics (with a physics minor) from Gonzaga University in 1964 and his Ph.D. in philosophy of science with an emphasis in history of philosophy from Saint Louis University in 1973. Since 1972 he has been teaching at the University of San Diego where his courses include metaphysics, logic, process philosophy, and legal ethics. In 1987 he received his J.D. from the University of San Diego and he is currently a member of the California Bar Association. His interests include music, art, opera, architecture and environmental issues.

Edition details

• Publisher: Wadsworth Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0495503835
• ISBN 13: 9780495503835
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 672