A New Introduction to Modal Logic
Cresswell, M.J.; Hughes, G.E.
ISBN 10: 0415125995 ISBN 13: 9780415125994
Published by Routledge, 1996
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This long-awaited book replaces Hughes and Cresswell's two classic studies of modal logic: An Introduction to Modal Logic and A Companion to Modal Logic.
A New Introduction to Modal Logic is an entirely new work, completely re-written by the authors. They have incorporated all the new developments that have taken place since 1968 in both modal propositional logic and modal predicate logic, without sacrificing tha clarity of exposition and approachability that were essential features of their earlier works.
The book takes readers from the most basic systems of modal propositional logic right up to systems of modal predicate with identity. It covers both technical developments such as completeness and incompleteness, and finite and infinite models, and their philosophical applications, especially in the area of modal predicate logic.
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Title: A New Introduction to Modal Logic
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 1996
Binding: Hardcover
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Edition: 1st Edition
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Hardcover. Condition: new. Hardcover. Modal logic is the logic of necessity and possibility, of 'must be' and 'may be'. Unlike non-modal logic, it codifies structures which represent how things could be as well as how things are. This book is intended to replace the widely used Introduction to Modal Logic and the more recent, Companion to Modal Logic , by the same authors. The principle changes include the incorporation of developments that have taken place since 1968 both in modal propositional logic and in modal predicate logic, but without sacrificing the clarity of exposition and the accessiblity of the material which were essential features of the earlier books. Most importantly, the book has been completely rewritten and in no sense is a 'new edition' of either book. A New Introduction to Modal Logic guides readers through the most basic systems of modal predicate logic with identity. It deals with both technical developments such as completeness and incompleteness, and finite and infinite models, and discusses philosophical applications, especially in the area of predicate logic.Written for students of logic and for their lecturers, philosophers, linguistics, mathematicians, computer scientists and those studying cognitive science or semantics. A New Introduction to Modal Logic is the only textbook you will need. This entirely new work guides the reader through the most basic systems of modal propositional logic up to systems of modal predicate with identity, dealing with both technical developments and discussing philosophical applications. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780415125994
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