Exercises in Logic: Designed for the Use of Students in Colleges
Language: English
Published by Forgotten Books, 2018
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Print on Demand. This book is a thorough exploration of logic, a vital skill for accurate reasoning and clear thinking. It is one of the oldest formal sciences and has evolved considerably over the centuries. The author presents logical principles, beginning with fundamentals and seamlessly guiding the reader through more advanced concepts. Exercises are included after each chapter for practical application of the studied material. Following a thorough logical analysis of terms and their relationships, the book delineates the principles of categorization, generalization, and division. Building upon this foundation, it investigates the articulation of ideas through propositions, their types and forms as well as the integral concepts of opposition, distribution, and conversion. The author proceeds to explicate the processes of syllogistic reasoning, including their structure, validity, and fallacies. These building blocks of logical reasoning are central to the process of argumentation and the thoughtful evaluation of ideas. The book positions logic as an indispensable tool for navigating the complexities of thought and expression. It illuminates the importance of clear and structured thinking in various facets of life, from everyday decision-making to complex philosophical inquiry. The author demonstrates that understanding logical principles empowers individuals to engage critically with information, detect fallacies, and articulate their own ideas with precision. By mastering the art of logical reasoning, readers will find themselves better equipped to comprehend the world around them and communicate effectively. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.…
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- Title
- Exercises in Logic: Designed for the Use of Students in Colleges
- Author
- Joshua T. Gray
- Publisher
- Forgotten Books
- Publication year
- 2018
- Condition
- New
- Book Type
- print-on-demand item
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 1330413237
- ISBN 13
- 9781330413234
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- Logic
A clear, student‑friendly introduction to the core ideas of logic, with step‑by‑step exercises and practical examples. This edition presents the concepts in a structured sequence, guiding readers from basic terms to complex syllogisms and fallacies.
Designed for college use, the book covers the essentials: the nature of terms, the predicables, genus and species, the classification and symbolizing of propositions, and the rules for constructing and reducing syllogisms. It also introduces hypothetical and conjunctive logics, plus a rich appendix of logical puzzles to sharpen reasoning skills. Each section aims to build confidence through concrete, accessible explanations and plenty of practice.
- Learn how terms are categorized and how to distinguish correlatives, abstracts, and concretes
- Work with the five predicables and the genus–species framework to analyze statements
- Practice forming, transforming, and reducing syllogisms across figures
- Identify and evaluate common fallacies, analogies, and authorities in arguments
Ideal for readers of philosophy, critical thinking, and introductory logic courses who want a solid, application‑focused foundation.
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