Introduction to Logic - The Criticism of Arguments

Originally published in 1969. This book assumes no previous knowledge of logic but shows how logical notions arise from everyday discourse, whether technical or non-technical. It explains the connections between everyday reasoning and formal logic and works up to a brief sketch of systems of propositional calculus and predicate-calculus.

List of contents

Preface 1. The Nature of the Subject 2. Some Types of Argument 3. Language and its Formalization 4. Some Principles of Inference 5. Systems and Proofs. Appendix: A Note on Other Systems

About the author

Alexander\, Peter

Summary

Originally published in 1969. This book assumes no previous knowledge of logic but shows how logical notions arise from everyday discourse, whether technical or non-technical. It explains the connections between everyday reasoning and formal logic and works up to a brief sketch of systems of propositional calculus and predicate-calculus.

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Review of the original publication:
’Peter Alexander’s new textbook comes like a breath of fresh air. He has produced a comprehensive introduction to the subject which is not only clear and well-balanced but also stimulating.’ Contemporary Review

Product details

• Authors: Peter Alexander
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.12.2019
• EAN: 9780367417963
• ISBN: 978-0-367-41796-3
• No. of pages: 286
• Series: Routledge Library Editions: Logic
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Mathematics > Basic principles; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: general, reference works