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Sommario
The Logic of Questions.- Sequent Systems for Modal Logics.- Deontic Logic.- Deontic Logic and Contrary-to-duties.
Riassunto
Contains major contributions on the Logic of Questions, Sequent Systems for Modal Logics, Deontic Logic as well as Deontic Logic and Contrary-to-duties. This book is aimed at students and researchers whose work or interests involve philosophical logic and its applications.
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"The best starting point for exploring any of the topics in logic"
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"The best starting point for exploring any of the topics in logic"
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