Logic

Paul Tomassi

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Routledge
28 January 1999

Philosophy: logic

Bringing elementary logic out of the academic darkness into the light of day, Paul Tomassi makes logic fully accessible for anyone attempting to come to grips with the complexities of this challenging subject. Including student-friendly exercises, illustrations, summaries and a glossary of terms, Logic introduces and explains:
* The Theory of Validity
* The Language of Propositional Logic
* Proof-Theory for Propositional Logic
* Formal Semantics for Propositional Logic including the Truth-Tree Method
* The Language of Quantificational Logic including the Theory of Descriptions.

Logic is an ideal textbook for any logic student: perfect for revision, staying on top of coursework or for anyone wanting to learn about the subject. Related downloadable software for Macs and PCs is available for this title at www.logic.routledge.com.

By: Paul Tomassi
Imprint: Routledge
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 246mm, Width: 174mm, Spine: 39mm
Weight: 960g
ISBN: 9780415166959
ISBN 10: 0415166950
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 28 January 1999
Audience: College/higher education , Primary
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Chapter One: How to Think Logically Chapter Two: How to Prove that You Can Argue Logically Chapter Three: How to Prove that You Can Argue Logically Chapter Four: Formal Logic and Formal Semantics Chapter Five: An Introduction to First Order Predicate Logic Chapter Six: How to Argue Logically in QL Chapter Seven: Formal Logic and Formal Semantics

Paul Tomassi is lecturer in Philosophy at the University of Aberdeen

Reviews for Logic

'Logic has all the qualities necessary for it to emerge quickly as one of the very front runners among introductory logic textbooks.' - John Divers, University of Sheffield