Modal Logic: An Introduction

Chellas, Brian F.

ISBN 10: 0521295157 / ISBN 13: 9780521295154

Published by Cambridge University Press, 1980

The book is in good condition with all pages and cover intact, including the dust jacket if originally issued. The spine may show light wear. Pages may contain some notes or highlighting, and there might be a "From the library of" label. Boxed set packaging, shrink wrap, or included media like CDs may be missing. Seller Inventory # BSM.W0OO

Synopsis:

A textbook, with exercises, on modal logic for readers already acquainted with the elements of formal logic.

From the Back Cover: "Modal Logic" is a textbook on modal logic, intended for readers already acquainted with the elements of formal logic. Brian F. Chellas provides a systematic introduction to the principal ideas and results in contemporary treatments of modality, including theorems on completeness and decidability. Illustrative chapters focus on deontic logic and conditionality. There are nearly 500 exercises.

This has been a rapidly expanding branch of logic over the last ten years, and familiarity with the subject is now regarded as a necessary part of every philosopher's technical equipment. Chellas here offers an up-to-date and reliable guide of the kind that is very badly needed: his exposition is distinguished by its clarity, economy and elegance, and the book is expected to supplant existing textbooks in the field.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Modal Logic: An Introduction
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Publication Date: 1980
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: good