Heil, John
First-Order Logic: A Concise Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9781624669927
- author:
- Heil, John
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 312
- Dimensions:
- 25.3 x 17.8 x 2 centimetres (0.5
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Logic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
First-order Logic: A Concise Introduction by John Heil is a comprehensive and pedagogically rich text that makes learning formal logic accessible to anyone. Heil's aim was to create a self-contained resource that could be relied upon for learning the subject, and he has certainly achieved this with remarkable care and clarity.
The book covers all the necessary material for an introductory deductive logic course, while also exploring side topics in a way that whets the reader's appetite for more advanced studies. Heil's unique expertise and perspective bring a creative approach to teaching logic, tying together philosophy of mind, linguistics, and philosophy of language with the lessons of logic.
Working through this book carefully, you'll feel as though you're attending an illuminating lecture on the relevant topics. With its clear explanations and careful presentation, First-order Logic: A Concise Introduction is an ideal resource for those looking to learn formal logic or deepen their understanding of the subject.