The Essentials of Logic (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

R. W. Sellars

9780656395774: The Essentials of Logic (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 065639577X ISBN 13: 9780656395774

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Master the thinking craft with a clear, methodical guide to logic

This book presents logic as the science of correct thinking, linking its ideas to everyday problem solving and scientific inquiry. It shows how careful reasoning, precise language, and steady methods help uncover reliable knowledge.

Logic here covers both theory and practice. It introduces key concepts, structures arguments, and explains how to test ideas through observation, measurement, and controlled inquiry. With examples drawn from mathematics, science, and daily reasoning, the text emphasizes habits that reduce error and sharpen thinking.

Learn how judgments, propositions, and inferences are analyzed and connected.
Explore how the syllogism, hypothetical and disjunctive forms, and fallacies work.
See how data, experiments, and statistical methods support reasoning and proof.
Understand how hypotheses, explanations, and the pursuit of truth fit into logical inquiry.

Ideal for readers seeking a solid foundation in logic, this edition frames logic as both a pure science and a practical toolkit for clear, disciplined thinking.

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