The explosive progress of logic, since Frege, has produced applications in linguistics, mathematics and computer science. Students and practitioners of any of these fields, and of philosophy, will find this book an excellent reference or introduction. Now expanded to include non-classical logic, logic for the computer, and more. The central concepts are explained as they come into play in informal writing and conversation--argument, validity, relevance, and so on. This study guide progresses to concepts such as probability calculus.
Table of contents:
Argument Structure. Argument Evaluation. Propositional Logic. The Propositional Calculus. The Logic of Categorical Statements. Predicate Logic. The Predicate Calculus. Fallacies. Induction. The Probability Calculus. Further Developments in Formal Logic.
Master logic with Schaum'sthe high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their best test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's! If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: Brush up before tests Find answers fast Study quickly and more effectively Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks. Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct formatwithout overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practical exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and remind you of all the important facts you need to rememberfast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams. Inside, you will find: Over 550 solved problems covering every aspect of symbolic logic courses, with step-by-step solutions Hundreds of additional practice problems, with answers supplied Clear explanations of semantic and syntactic approaches to logic Easy-to-understand coverage of propositional and predicate logic, including truth tables and refutation trees Chapters on fallacies, induction, higher order logics, and more If you want top grades and a thorough understanding of logic, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!
Logic, a fundamental requirement for the development of philosophical thought, experienced explosive progress after contributions of late nineteenth century Germany philosophy which produced applications in linguistics, mathematics, and computer science. The revision will improve exposition in a number of places, bring the book up-to-date historically and philosophically, fill in the gaps in the treatment of semantic and metalogical issues, extend the coverage to non-classical logics and enrich the problem sections.
Table of contents:
Argument Structure. Argument Evaluation. Propositional Logic. The Propositional Calculus. The Logic of Categorical Statements. Predicate Logic. The Predicate Calculus. Fallacies. Induction. The Probability Calculus. Further Developments in Formal Logic.
Master logic with Schaum'sthe high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their best test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's! If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: Brush up before tests Find answers fast Study quickly and more effectively Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks. Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct formatwithout overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practical exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and remind you of all the important facts you need to rememberfast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams. Inside, you will find: Over 550 solved problems covering every aspect of symbolic logic courses, with step-by-step solutions Hundreds of additional practice problems, with answers supplied Clear explanations of semantic and syntactic approaches to logic Easy-to-understand coverage of propositional and predicate logic, including truth tables and refutation trees Chapters on fallacies, induction, higher order logics, and more If you want top grades and a thorough understanding of logic, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have!
Logic, a fundamental requirement for the development of philosophical thought, experienced explosive progress after contributions of late nineteenth century Germany philosophy which produced applications in linguistics, mathematics, and computer science. The revision will improve exposition in a number of places, bring the book up-to-date historically and philosophically, fill in the gaps in the treatment of semantic and metalogical issues, extend the coverage to non-classical logics and enrich the problem sections.