Logic: An Introduction (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780415400688)

The methods of logic are essential to an understanding of philosophy and are crucial in the study of mathematics, computing, linguistics and many other subjects. Introducing the major concepts and techniques involved in the study of logic, this authoritative book explores both formal and philosophical logic, and the ways in which we can achieve good reasoning. Individual chapters include:

* Propositions and Arguments
* Truth Tables
* Trees
* Conditionality
* Natural Deduction
* Predicates, Names and Quantifiers
* Definite Descriptions.

This exceptionally clear introduction to the subject is ideally suited to students taking introductory courses in logic.

Author: Greg Restall
ISBN-10: 0415400686
ISBN-13: 9780415400688
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 12/13/2005
Pages: 240
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.63lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.51d