Simple Formal Logic

Author : Arnold vander Nat
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781135218706

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Simple Formal Logic by Arnold vander Nat Pdf

Perfect for students with no background in logic or philosophy, Simple Formal Logic provides a full system of logic adequate to handle everyday and philosophical reasoning. By keeping out artificial techniques that aren’t natural to our everyday thinking process, Simple Formal Logic trains students to think through formal logical arguments for themselves, ingraining in them the habits of sound reasoning. Simple Formal Logic features: a companion website with abundant exercise worksheets, study supplements (including flashcards for symbolizations and for deduction rules), and instructor’s manual two levels of exercises for beginning and more advanced students a glossary of terms, abbreviations and symbols. This book arose out of a popular course that the author has taught to all types of undergraduate students at Loyola University Chicago. He teaches formal logic without the artificial methods–methods that often seek to solve farfetched logical problems without any connection to everyday and philosophical argumentation. The result is a book that teaches easy and more intuitive ways of grappling with formal logic–and is intended as a rigorous yet easy-to-follow first course in logical thinking for philosophy majors and non-philosophy majors alike.

Author : Peter Smith
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 370 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2003-11-06
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 0521008042

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An Introduction to Formal Logic by Peter Smith Pdf

Formal logic provides us with a powerful set of techniques for criticizing some arguments and showing others to be valid. These techniques are relevant to all of us with an interest in being skilful and accurate reasoners. In this highly accessible book, Peter Smith presents a guide to the fundamental aims and basic elements of formal logic. He introduces the reader to the languages of propositional and predicate logic, and then develops formal systems for evaluating arguments translated into these languages, concentrating on the easily comprehensible 'tree' method. His discussion is richly illustrated with worked examples and exercises. A distinctive feature is that, alongside the formal work, there is illuminating philosophical commentary. This book will make an ideal text for a first logic course, and will provide a firm basis for further work in formal and philosophical logic.

Author : Paul A. Gregory
Publisher : Broadview Press
Page : 400 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781770485945

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Formal Logic by Paul A. Gregory Pdf

Formal Logic is an undergraduate text suitable for introductory, intermediate, and advanced courses in symbolic logic. The book’s nine chapters offer thorough coverage of truth-functional and quantificational logic, as well as the basics of more advanced topics such as set theory and modal logic. Complex ideas are explained in plain language that doesn’t presuppose any background in logic or mathematics, and derivation strategies are illustrated with numerous examples. Translations, tables, trees, natural deduction, and simple meta-proofs are taught through over 400 exercises. A companion website offers supplemental practice software and tutorial videos.

Author : P. D. Magnus,Tim Button,Robert Trueman,Richard Zach
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2023
Category : Logic
ISBN : OCLC:1410964102

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Forall X by P. D. Magnus,Tim Button,Robert Trueman,Richard Zach Pdf

Author : Arnold vander Nat
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 442 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2010-03-05
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781135218690

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Simple Formal Logic by Arnold vander Nat Pdf

Perfect for students with no background in logic or philosophy, Simple Formal Logic provides a full system of logic adequate to handle everyday and philosophical reasoning. By keeping out artificial techniques that aren’t natural to our everyday thinking process, Simple Formal Logic trains students to think through formal logical arguments for themselves, ingraining in them the habits of sound reasoning. Simple Formal Logic features: a companion website with abundant exercise worksheets, study supplements (including flashcards for symbolizations and for deduction rules), and instructor’s manual two levels of exercises for beginning and more advanced students a glossary of terms, abbreviations and symbols. This book arose out of a popular course that the author has taught to all types of undergraduate students at Loyola University Chicago. He teaches formal logic without the artificial methods–methods that often seek to solve farfetched logical problems without any connection to everyday and philosophical argumentation. The result is a book that teaches easy and more intuitive ways of grappling with formal logic–and is intended as a rigorous yet easy-to-follow first course in logical thinking for philosophy majors and non-philosophy majors alike.

Author : G. E. Hughes,D. G. Londey
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 421 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 2019-11-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000736588

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The Elements of Formal Logic by G. E. Hughes,D. G. Londey Pdf

Originally published in 1965. This is a textbook of modern deductive logic, designed for beginners but leading further into the heart of the subject than most other books of the kind. The fields covered are the Propositional Calculus, the more elementary parts of the Predicate Calculus, and Syllogistic Logic treated from a modern point of view. In each of the systems discussed the main emphases are on Decision Procedures and Axiomatisation, and the material is presented with as much formal rigour as is compatible with clarity of exposition. The techniques used are not only described but given a theoretical justification. Proofs of Consistency, Completeness and Independence are set out in detail. The fundamental characteristics of the various systems studies, and their relations to each other are established by meta-logical proofs, which are used freely in all sections of the book. Exercises are appended to most of the chapters, and answers are provided.

Author : Daniel A. Bonevac,Robert C. Solomon
Publisher : Harcourt Brace College Publishers
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Logic
ISBN : 0155031716

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Simple Logic by Daniel A. Bonevac,Robert C. Solomon Pdf

Written by an accomplished teacher, scholar, and writer, Simple Logic is unique in its sensitivity to today's student audience; it provides philosophical writing samples that are interesting and relevant to students' lives. Daniel Bonevac's clear writing style and careful presentation help students to easily understand key concepts, terms, and examples. He features a multitude of stimulating examples drawn from literary texts and contemporary culture, from figures as varied as Voltaire, Confucius, and Bart Simpson. Simple Logic succeeds in conveying the standard topics in introductory logic with easy-to-understand explanations of rules and methods, while concentrating the discussion on fundamental topics taught by the majority of logic instructors.

Author : Deborah J. Bennett
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
Page : 256 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2005-07-17
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780393347616

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Logic Made Easy: How to Know When Language Deceives You by Deborah J. Bennett Pdf

"The best introduction to logic you will find."—Martin Gardner "Professor Bennett entertains as she instructs," writes Publishers Weekly about the penetrating yet practical Logic Made Easy. This brilliantly clear and gratifyingly concise treatment of the ancient Greek discipline identifies the illogical in everything from street signs to tax forms. Complete with puzzles you can try yourself, Logic Made Easy invites readers to identify and ultimately remedy logical slips in everyday life. Designed with dozens of visual examples, the book guides you through those hair-raising times when logic is at odds with our language and common sense. Logic Made Easy is indeed one of those rare books that will actually make you a more logical human being.

Author : Rudolf Carnap
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2012-07-12
Category : Mathematics
ISBN : 9780486143491

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Introduction to Symbolic Logic and Its Applications by Rudolf Carnap Pdf

Clear, comprehensive, and rigorous treatment develops the subject from elementary concepts to the construction and analysis of relatively complex logical languages. Hundreds of problems, examples, and exercises. 1958 edition.

Author : Craig DeLancey
Publisher : Open SUNY Textbooks
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2017-02-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1942341431

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A Concise Introduction to Logic by Craig DeLancey Pdf

Author : Stephen M. Rice
Publisher : Aspen Publishing
Page : 429 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2017-05-03
Category : Law
ISBN : 9781601566102

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Force of Logic by Stephen M. Rice Pdf

Have you ever read a legal opinion and come across an odd term like the fallacy of denying the antecedent, the fallacy of the undistributed middle, or the fallacy of the illicit process and wondered how you missed that in law school? You’re not alone: every day, lawyers make arguments that fatally trespass the rules of formal logic—without realizing it—because traditional legal education often overlooks imparting the practical wisdom of ancient philosophy as it teaches students how to “think like a lawyer.” In his book, The Force of Logic: Using Formal Logic as a Tool in the Craft of Legal Argument, lawyer and law professor Stephen M. Rice guides you to develop your powers of legal reasoning in a new way, through effective tips and tactics that will forever change the way you argue your cases. Rice contends that formal logic provides tools that help lawyers distinguish good arguments from bad ones and, moreover, that they are simple to learn and use. When you know how to recognize logical fallacies, you will not only strengthen your own arguments, but you will also be able to punch holes in your opponent’s—and that can make the difference between winning and losing. In this book, Rice builds on the theoretical foundation of formal logic by demonstrating logical fallacies through the use of anecdotes, examples, graphical illustrations, and exercises for you to try that are derived from common case documents. It is a hands-on primer that presents a practical approach for understanding and mastering the place of formal logic in the art of legal reasoning. Whether you are a lawyer, a judge, a scholar, or a student, The Force of Logic will inspire you to love legal argument, and appreciate its beauty and complexity in a brand new way.

Author : Lorne Falkenstein,Scott Stapleford,Molly Kao
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 666 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2021-11-30
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781000451276

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Logic Works by Lorne Falkenstein,Scott Stapleford,Molly Kao Pdf

Logic Works is a critical and extensive introduction to logic. It asks questions about why systems of logic are as they are, how they relate to ordinary language and ordinary reasoning, and what alternatives there might be to classical logical doctrines. The book covers classical first-order logic and alternatives, including intuitionistic, free, and many-valued logic. It also considers how logical analysis can be applied to carefully represent the reasoning employed in academic and scientific work, better understand that reasoning, and identify its hidden premises. Aiming to be as much a reference work and handbook for further, independent study as a course text, it covers more material than is typically covered in an introductory course. It also covers this material at greater length and in more depth with the purpose of making it accessible to those with no prior training in logic or formal systems. Online support material includes a detailed student solutions manual with a running commentary on all starred exercises, and a set of editable slide presentations for course lectures. Key Features Introduces an unusually broad range of topics, allowing instructors to craft courses to meet a range of various objectives Adopts a critical attitude to certain classical doctrines, exposing students to alternative ways to answer philosophical questions about logic Carefully considers the ways natural language both resists and lends itself to formalization Makes objectual semantics for quantified logic easy, with an incremental, rule-governed approach assisted by numerous simple exercises Makes important metatheoretical results accessible to introductory students through a discursive presentation of those results and by using simple case studies

Author : Theodore Sider
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2010-01-07
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9780192658814

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Logic for Philosophy by Theodore Sider Pdf

Logic for Philosophy is an introduction to logic for students of contemporary philosophy. It is suitable both for advanced undergraduates and for beginning graduate students in philosophy. It covers (i) basic approaches to logic, including proof theory and especially model theory, (ii) extensions of standard logic that are important in philosophy, and (iii) some elementary philosophy of logic. It emphasizes breadth rather than depth. For example, it discusses modal logic and counterfactuals, but does not prove the central metalogical results for predicate logic (completeness, undecidability, etc.) Its goal is to introduce students to the logic they need to know in order to read contemporary philosophical work. It is very user-friendly for students without an extensive background in mathematics. In short, this book gives you the understanding of logic that you need to do philosophy.

Author : R. L. Simpson
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 193 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Logic
ISBN : 0415018714

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Essentials of Symbolic Logic by R. L. Simpson Pdf

Essentials of Symbolic Logic is a concise and clearly written introduction to the topic. Based on years of use in colleges and universities, the book provides an accessible and thorough grounding in sentence logic and predicate logic. While technical jargon is kept to a minimum, all necessary logical concepts and vocabulary are explained clearly. A standard system of natural deduction is developed, and readers are given suggestions for developing strategies for creating derivations (proofs) in this system.

Author : Paul Teller
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 1989
Category : Logic
ISBN : 0139031707

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Sentence logic by Paul Teller Pdf

Two-volume introduction to formal logic. Volume I presents sentence logic and Volume II covers predicate logic and metatheory. Features easy-to-understand explanations and graded exercises.