Hausman, Alan

Logic and Philosophy: A - Modern Introduction

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ISBN 13:: 9781624669354
author:: Hausman, Alan
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Hackett Publishing Co, Inc
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2021
Pages:: 464
Dimensions:: 2.7 x 24.5 x 24.5 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Logic,
Condition:: New
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Logic and Philosophy: A Modern Introduction provides a rigorous yet accessible introduction to formal logic, suitable for students new to the subject. The text builds from basic concepts to explore sentential logic, first-order predicate logic, set theory, modal logic, and Aristotelian logic. The book delves into philosophical debates that led to the development of logic, incorporating new material in the 13th edition. It covers topics such as the relationship between logic and mathematics, including a discussion on set theory and its significance. The authors also present alternative methods for conditional and indirect proof, and explore semantic problems with universal and existential instantiations. This comprehensive textbook includes features that cater to different teaching styles, making it an ideal resource for instructors and students alike.

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