Logic and Problems - Softcover

John M. Mouracade

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1465240268 ISBN 13: 9781465240262

Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2014

Synopsis

Written in a conversational tone chock full of sarcasm and humor, Logic and Problems aims to make logic a living subject for students. The publication is written to change the way that students think. By incorporating examples, debates, and more real life applications of logic, Logic and Problems brings logic to life for today’s students.

Available in print and eBook formats, Logic and Problems:

• Provides a solid foundation for the dynamics of a classroom where the professor and students engage each other in dialogue.
• Emphasizes that logic matters, that it solves problems, and that it helps people solve problems.
• Introduces every major logical innovation as a response to a problem.
• Goes beyond typical logic books by providing a narrative that links mechanism to mechanism.
• Presents the usual list of fallacies and examples, while explaining the allure of fallacious reasoning, to help students see how they are prone to these mistakes. 
• Is flexible! Instructors are encouraged to generate material such as picking timely topics for debates, bringing in noteworthy editorials or letters to the editor, and issues that are relevant to one’s students and community.

About this edition

• Publisher: Kendall Hunt Publishing
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 1465240268
• ISBN 13: 9781465240262
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1