Introduction to Logic (Paperback)

Harry J. Gensler

ISBN 10: 1138910597 / ISBN 13: 9781138910591

Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London, 2016

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Paperback. Introduction to Logic is clear and concise, uses interesting examples (many philosophical in nature), and has easy-to-use proof methods. Its key features, retained in this Third Edition, include: simpler ways to test arguments, including an innovative proof method and the star test for syllogisms; a wide scope of materials, suiting it for introductory or intermediate courses; engaging examples, from philosophy and everyday life; useful for self-study and preparation for standardized tests, like the LSAT; a reasonable price (a third the cost of some competitors); and exercises that correspond to the free LogiCola instructional program. This Third Edition: improves explanations, especially on areas that students find difficult; has a fuller explanation of traditional Copi proofs and of truth trees; and updates the companion LogiCola software, which now is touch friendly (for use on Windows tablets and touch monitors), installs more easily on Windows and Macintosh, and adds exercises on Copi proofs and on truth trees. You can still install LogiCola for free (from or . Harry Gensler engages the reader with the basics of logic through practical examples and important arguments in the history of philosophy and from contemporary philosophy. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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• Titolo: Introduction to Logic (Paperback)
• Editore: Taylor & Francis Ltd, London
• Data di pubblicazione: 2016
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1138910597
• ISBN 13: 9781138910591
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Edizione: terza edizione
• Condizione: new

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Introduction to Logic is clear and concise, uses interesting examples (many philosophical in nature), and has easy-to-use proof methods. Its key features, retained in this Third Edition, include:

• simpler ways to test arguments, including an innovative proof method and the star test for syllogisms;
• a wide scope of materials, suiting it for introductory or intermediate courses;
• engaging examples, from philosophy and everyday life;
• useful for self-study and preparation for standardized tests, like the LSAT;
• a reasonable price (a third the cost of some competitors); and
• exercises that correspond to the free LogiCola instructional program.

This Third Edition:

• improves explanations, especially on areas that students find difficult;
• has a fuller explanation of traditional Copi proofs and of truth trees; and
• updates the companion LogiCola software, which now is touch friendly (for use on Windows tablets and touch monitors), installs more easily on Windows and Macintosh, and adds exercises on Copi proofs and on truth trees. You can still install LogiCola for free (from http://www.harryhiker.com/lc or http://www.routledge.com/cw/gensler).

Informazioni sull?autore

Harry J. Gensler, S.J., is Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago. His fourteen earlier books include Gödel’s Theorem Simplified (1984), Formal Ethics (1996), Catholic Philosophy Anthology (2005), Historical Dictionary of Logic (2006), Historical Dictionary of Ethics (2008), Ethics: A Contemporary Introduction (1998 & 2011), Ethics and the Golden Rule (2013), and Ethics and Religion (2016).