Logic: An Introduction / Edition 1

by Greg Restall

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780415400688
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	12/13/2005
Series:	Fundamentals of Philosophy
Edition description:	New
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	706,038
Product dimensions:	5.40(w) x 8.40(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

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

Table of Contents

Part 1: Propositional Logic 1. Propositions and Arguments 2. Connectives and Argument Forms 3. Truth Tables 4. Trees 5. Vagueness and Bivalence 6. Conditionality 7. Natural Deduction Part 2: Predicate Logic 8. Predicates, Names and Quantifiers 9. Models for Predicate Logic 10. Trees for Predicate Logic 11. Identity and Functions 12. Definite Descriptions 13. Some Things do not Exist

Editorial Reviews

"The text is wonderfully clear and avoids the tedium of many introductory logic texts. The examples, exercises, and suggestions for further reading are all good. This is the only introductory text I know of that introduces students to some of the philosophical problems logic pertains to and intersects with. It is the type of book I would like to use for an introductory course and recommend it enthusiastically." Michael Hallett, Philosophy Department, McGill University.

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