A First Course in Logic - Hardcover

Lawson, Mark Verus

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0815386648 ISBN 13: 9780815386643

Publisher: CRC Press, 2018

Synopsis

A First Course in Logic is an introduction to first-order logic suitable for first and second year mathematicians and computer scientists. There are three components to this course: propositional logic; Boolean algebras; and predicate/first-order, logic. Logic is the basis of proofs in mathematics ― how do we know what we say is true? ― and also of computer science ― how do I know this program will do what I think it will?

Surprisingly little mathematics is needed to learn and understand logic (this course doesn't involve any calculus). The real mathematical prerequisite is an ability to manipulate symbols: in other words, basic algebra. Anyone who can write programs should have this ability.

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About the Author

Mark V. Lawson is a professor in the department of mathematics at Heriot-Watt University. Dr. Lawson has published over 70 papers, and has written four books. His research interests focus on algebraic semigroup theory and its applications.

From the Back Cover

A First Course in Logic is an introduction to first-order logic suitable for first and second year mathematicians and computer scientists. There are three components to this course: propositional logic; Boolean algebras; and predicate/first-order, logic.

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0815386648
• ISBN 13: 9780815386643
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 234