Philosophical Logic: An Introduction to Advanced Topics - Hardcover

Englebretsen, George; Sayward, Charles

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1441173854 ISBN 13: 9781441173850

Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL, 2011

Synopsis

Taking students beyond classical mathematical logic, Philosophical Logic is a wide-ranging introduction to more advanced topics in the study of philosophical logic.

Starting by contrasting familiar classical logic with constructivist or intuitionist logic, the book goes on to offer concise but easy-to-read introductions to such subjects as quantificational and syllogistic logic, modal logic and set theory.

Chapters include:

· Sentential Logic
· Quantificational Logic
· Sentential Modal Logic
· Quantification and Modality
· Set Theory
· Incompleteness
· An Introduction to Term Logic
· Modal Term Logic

In addition, the book includes a list of symbols and a glossary of terms for ease of reference and exercises throughout help students master the topics covered in the book. Philosophical Logic is an essential, student-friendly guide for anyone studying these difficult topics as part of their Logic course.

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Review:

"Englebretsen and Sayward's book fills a gap in the current array of logic textbooks available. It starts from the beginning, thus allowing students to gain the first rudiments of symbolization; yet, it covers areas usually neglected in introductory logic textbook such as set theory and modal logic. Finally, it presents a constructivist approach in contrast to the point of view of classical logic usually tacitly assumed in logic textbooks and a substitutional rather than an objectual interpretation of quantification. This is truly a logic textbook for philosophers." - Pieranna Garavaso, University of Minnesota, Morris, USA

About this edition

• Publisher: Bloomsbury 3PL
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1441173854
• ISBN 13: 9781441173850
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 210