Logic : An Introduction

Restall, Greg

ISBN 10: 0415400686 / ISBN 13: 9780415400688

Published by Routledge, 2005

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Bibliographic Details

Title: Logic : An Introduction

Publisher: Routledge

Publication Date: 2005

Binding: Soft cover

Condition: As New

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Synopsis:

The methods of logic are essential to an understanding of philosophy and are crucial in the study of mathematics, computing, linguistics and many other subjects. Introducing the major concepts and techniques involved in the study of logic, this authoritative book explores both formal and philosophical logic, and the ways in which we can achieve good reasoning. Individual chapters include:

* Propositions and Arguments
* Truth Tables
* Trees
* Conditionality
* Natural Deduction
* Predicates, Names and Quantifiers
* Definite Descriptions.

This exceptionally clear introduction to the subject is ideally suited to students taking introductory courses in logic.

About the Author:

Greg Restall is professor of philosophy, University of Melbourne, Australia.