Elementary Logic for University and Certificate Students (Classic Reprint): An Enlarged and Revised Edition of "Logic and Education"; An Elementary Text-Book of Deductive and Inductive Logic - Couverture souple

Lightfoot, John

 
9781333454579: Elementary Logic for University and Certificate Students (Classic Reprint): An Enlarged and Revised Edition of "Logic and Education"; An Elementary Text-Book of Deductive and Inductive Logic

Synopsis

Master the basics of reasoning with a clear, student-friendly introduction to logic.

This concise guide presents a practical path through deductive and inductive thinking, ideal for learners and teachers alike. Clear definitions, step-by-step methods, and abundant exercises help you build a solid foundation in reasoning.

This edition surveys logic’s connections to philosophy, outlines how to distinguish correct thinking from fallacy, and shows how to translate everyday arguments into precise logical forms. You’ll encounter the key tools of the logician: propositions, judgments, syllogisms, and the rules that govern valid reasoning, with a steady emphasis on practice over theory.
What you’ll experience
  • Core concepts: what logic is, its goals, and how it helps avoid error
  • Hands-on skill: transforming arguments into syllogisms and analyzing their structure
  • Syllogistic study: the four figures, valid moods, and practical rules for each figure
  • Advanced ideas: the idea of reducing complex reasoning and exploring the limits of traditional forms
  • Exercises and applications: guided practice to reinforce correct reasoning in real-life contexts
Ideal for students and teachers seeking a solid, approachable entry into logic and reasoning, with clear progression from basics to more formal methods.

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9780267544806: Elementary Logic for University and Certificate Students: An Enlarged and Revised Edition of Logic and Education; An Elementary Text-Book of Deductive and Inductive Logic (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0267544804 ISBN 13 :  9780267544806
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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