Modal Logics and Philosophy - Brossura

Girle, Rod

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0773521496 ISBN 13: 9780773521490

Casa editrice: McGill Queens Univ, 2000

Riassunto

In Part 1 the reader is introduced to some standard systems of modal logic and encouraged through a series of exercises to become proficient in manipulating these logics. The emphasis is on possible world semantics for modal logics and the semantic emphasis is carried into the formal method, Jeffrey-style truth-trees. Standard truth-trees are extended in a simple and transparent way to take possible worlds into account. Part 2 systematically explores the applications of modal logic to philosophical issues such as truth, time, processes, knowledge and belief, obligation and permission. Accessible, authoritative, and assured, Modal Logics and Philosophy requires no more background than the completion of a standard introductory logic course. It will be welcomed not only by students looking for a bridge between introductory logic texts and the high-level technical literature but as a guide to, and exploration of, work at the forefront of logic and philosophy.

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• Editore: McGill Queens Univ
• Data di pubblicazione: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0773521496
• ISBN 13: 9780773521490
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 198