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Philosophy Logic

Introducing Symbolic Logic

by (author) Robert M. Martin

Publisher
Broadview Press
Initial publish date
May 2004
Category
Logic
  • Paperback / softback

    ISBN
    9781551116358
    Publish Date
    May 2004
    List Price
    $50.75

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Description

This accessible, SHORT introduction to symbolic logic includes coverage of sentential and predicate logic, translations, truth tables, and derivations. The author’s engaging style makes this the most informal of introductions to formal logic. Topics are explained in a conversational, easy-to-understand way for readers not familiar with mathematics or formal systems, and the author provides patient, reader-friendly explanations—even with the occasional bit of humour.

The first half of the book deals with all the basic elements of Sentential Logic: the five truth-functional connectives, formation rules and translation into this language, truth-tables for validity, logical truth/falsity, equivalency, consistency and derivations. The second half deals with Quantifier Logic: the two quantifiers, formation rules and translation, demonstrating certain logical characteristics by “Finding an Interpretation” and derivations.

There are plenty of exercises scattered throughout, more than in many texts, arranged in order of increasing difficulty and including separate answer keys.

About the author

Robert M. Martin is Professor of Philosophy at Dalhousie University, Nova Scotia in Canada. He has authored several books on philosophy, including The Philosopher's Dictionary.

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Editorial Reviews

“The tidiest logic text on the market. Just what you need and no more, presented with a light and student-friendly touch.” — Adam Morton, University of Alberta