Introduction to Logic is clear and concise, uses interesting examples (many philosophical in nature), and has easy-to-use proof methods. Its key features, retained in this Third Edition, include:
simpler ways to test arguments, including an innovative proof method and the star test for syllogisms;
a wide scope of materials, suiting it for introductory or intermediate courses;
engaging examples, from philosophy and everyday life;
useful for self-study and preparation for standardized tests, like the LSAT;
a reasonable price (a third the cost of some competitors); and
exercises that correspond to the free LogiCola instructional program.
This Third Edition:improves explanations, especially on areas that students find difficult;
has a fuller explanation of traditional Copi proofs and of truth trees; and
updates the companion LogiCola software, which now is touch friendly (for use on Windows tablets and touch monitors), installs more easily on Windows and Macintosh, and adds exercises on Copi proofs and on truth trees.Table OF Contents :
1. Introduction
Part 1: Syllogistic, Informal, and Inductive Logic
2. Syllogistic Logic
3. Meaning and Definitions
4. Fallacies and Argumentation
5. Inductive Reasoning
Part 2: Classical Symbolic Logic
6. Basic Propositional Logic
7. Propositional Proofs
8. Basic Quantificational Logic
9. Relations and Identity
Part 3: Advanced Symbolic Systems
10. Basic Modal Logic
11. Further Modal Systems
12. Deontic and Imperative Logic
13. Belief Logic
14. A Formalized Ethical Theory
Part 4: Further Vistas
15. Metalogic
16. History of Logic
17. Deviant Logic
18. Philosophy of Logic
Introduction to Logic 3rd Edition by Harry J Gensler (Author)
Categories: Society , Politics & Philosophy - Anthropology
Year:2017
Publisher:Routledge
Language:English
Pages:577
ISBN 10:1138910597
ISBN 13:9781138910591
File:PDF, 2.66 MB
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