PRACTICE PROBLEMS FOR LOGIC, Eleventh Edition

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.

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.