Introduction to Logic and to the Methodology of the Deductive Sciences (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780195044720)

Now in its fourth edition, this classic work clearly and concisely introduces the subject of logic and its applications. The first part of the book explains the basic concepts and principles which make up the elements of logic. The author demonstrates that these ideas are found in all branches of mathematics, and that logical laws are constantly applied in mathematical reasoning. The second part of the book shows the applications of logic in mathematical theory building with concrete examples that draw upon the concepts and principles presented in the first section. Numerous exercises and an introduction to the theory of real numbers are also presented. Students, teachers and general readers interested in logic and mathematics will find this book to be an invaluable introduction to the subject.

Author: Alfred Tarski
ISBN-10: 019504472X
ISBN-13: 9780195044720
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Language: English
Published: 01/06/1994
Pages: 256
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.10lbs
Size: 9.66h x 6.32w x 0.78d