An Introduction to Formal Logic (Cambridge Introductions to Philosophy)

Smith, Peter

ISBN 10: 1108411398 / ISBN 13: 9781108411394

Edité par Cambridge University Press, 2020

pp. 427. N° de réf. du vendeur 26376873447

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 very accessible book, extensively revised and rewritten for the second edition, 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 develops natural deduction systems for evaluating arguments translated into these languages. His discussion is richly illustrated with worked examples and exercises, and 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.

À propos de l?auteur: Peter Smith was formerly Senior Lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. His books include Explaining Chaos (Cambridge, 1998) and An Introduction to Gödel's Theorems (Cambridge, 2007; 2013).

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : An Introduction to Formal Logic (Cambridge ...
Éditeur : Cambridge University Press
Date d'édition : 2020
Reliure : Couverture souple
Etat : New
Edition : 2ème Édition