Philosophical Logic. An Introduction to Advanced Topics.

ENGLEBRETSEN, George / SAYWARD, Charles

ISBN 10: 1441119116 / ISBN 13: 9781441119117

Published by Continuum International Publishing, 2011

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198 pages; Wide-ranging introduction to more advanced topics in the study of philosophical logic. -------------------- Paperback with slightly rubbed cover. Book is otherwise clean inside, without any markings, and solid. Condition is good. Size: 8vo. Seller Inventory # 024844

Bibliographic Details

Title: Philosophical Logic. An Introduction to ...

Publisher: Continuum International Publishing

Publication Date: 2011

Binding: Paperback

Condition: Good

Book Type: Livre

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Synopsis:

Taking students beyond classical mathematical logic, Philosophical Logic is a wideranging 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 easytoread 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, studentfriendly guide for anyone studying these difficult topics as part of their Logic course.

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