An Introduction to Formal Logic - Couverture souple

Smith, Peter

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0521008042 ISBN 13 : 9780521008044

Editeur : Cambridge University Press, 2003

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos de l?auteur

Peter Smith's publications include The Philosophy of Mind (1986) and Explaining Chaos (1998).

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Cambridge University Press
• Date d'édition: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0521008042
• ISBN 13: 9780521008044
• Reliure: Broché
• Langue: anglais
• Nombre de pages: 366
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible