Rendered from the 11th Edition of Copi/Cohen, Introduction to Logic, the most respected introductory logic book on the market, this concise version presents a simplified yet rigorous introduction to the study of logic. It covers all major topics and approaches, using a three-part organization that outlines specific topics under logic and language, deduction, and induction. For individuals intrigued by the formal study of logic.

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Rendered from the Eleventh Edition of Copi/Cohen, Introduction to Logic, the most respected introductory logic text on the market, Essentials of Logic is a truly concise version that presents a simplified introduction to the study of logic.

Special to Essentials of Logic!

Ease of access—Content has been thoroughly rewritten without diminishing the authoritative accuracy and completeness.
Hundreds of new exercises—New, simplified, and contemporary exercises are included throughout the text together with numerous exercises from Copi's Eleventh Edition to challenge students and enrich their understanding.
Dynamic examples—Many illustrated to explicate key concepts and topics.
Summary tables—Helpful summaries for students have been added throughout the entire text.
Fallacy groupings—Discussion of fallacies is broken into three major groupings: fallacies of relevance, fallacies of ambiguity, and fallacies of presumption.
Categorical syllogisms—The text analyzes each of the 15 valid forms of syllogisms and explains which forms are valid.
Modern symbolic logic—Expanded treatment presents a more detailed account of the concept of logical equivalence.