Understanding Symbolic Logic - Hardcover

Klerk, Virginia

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0139427643 ISBN 13: 9780139427640

Publisher: Prentice Hall, 1989

Synopsis

Intended for courses in Symbolic Logic, this text provides an accessible approach to symbolic logic for students with no prior background in logic or philosophy. The text is rich in pedagogical aids.

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From the Back Cover:

Designed for those who have no prior background in logic, philosophy, or mathematics, this comprehensive introduction covers all the standard topics of symbolic logic through relational predicate logic with identity. Understanding Symbolic Logic, Fourth Edition, is completely reader-friendly. All concepts and theories are presented in small "bites," helping you to master the concepts of symbolic logic with confidence.

Understanding Symbolic Logic, Fourth Edition, features:

• Explanations keyed to the difficulty of the topics covered;
• Numerous worked-out examples; many detailed, step-by-step symbolizations; over 50 fully worked-out proofs; additional exercises; and
• "Extra credit" units that offer a glimpse into alternative methods of logic and more advanced topics;
• New for the Fourth Edition: New explanatory material on logical form and other topics; many updates and clarifications; a new exercise set; and more. Pearson Education

Synopsis:

Comprehensive introduction for undergraduates. Presupposes no prior acquaintance with either logic or mathematics. Includes standard topics through relational predicate logic with identity. No bibliography. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.

About this edition

• Publisher: Prentice Hall
• Publication date: 1989
• ISBN 10: 0139427643
• ISBN 13: 9780139427640
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 433