Suppes, Patrick
Introduction to Logic
- ISBN 13:
- 9780486406879
- author:
- Suppes, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Dover Publications Inc.
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2003
- Pages:
- 330
- Dimensions:
- 140 mm X 222 mm
- Genre:
- Science: General Issues
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
This comprehensive introduction to logic provides a thorough understanding of logical inference and its applications in mathematics and empirical sciences. The text explores formal principles of inference and definition, including their relationship with standard informal proofs common in mathematics.
Part II delves into elementary intuitive set theory, covering sets, relations, and functions, while the final section examines the set-theoretical foundations of the axiomatic method, featuring examples from various fields such as group theory, algebra, probability theory, and classical mechanics.
Suitable for undergraduate courses, this book assumes no prior knowledge in mathematics or philosophy, making it an ideal resource for students looking to develop their critical thinking skills.
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