An Introduction to Formal Logic

An Introduction to Formal Logic by Peter Smith

Formal logic provides us with a powerful set of techniques for criticizing some arguments and showing others to be valid. These techniques are relevant to all of us with an interest in being skilful and accurate reasoners. In this highly accessible book, Peter Smith presents a guide to the fundamental aims and basic elements of formal logic. He introduces the reader to the languages of propositional and predicate logic, and then develops formal systems for evaluating arguments translated into these languages, concentrating on the easily comprehensible 'tree' method. His discussion is richly illustrated with worked examples and exercises. A distinctive feature is that, alongside the formal work, there is illuminating philosophical commentary. This book will make an ideal text for a first logic course, and will provide a firm basis for further work in formal and philosophical logic.

Peter Smith's publications include The Philosophy of Mind (1986) and Explaining Chaos (1998).

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ISBN 13	9780521008044
ISBN 10	0521008042
Title	An Introduction to Formal Logic
Author	Peter Smith
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Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Cambridge University Press
Year published	2003-11-06
Number of pages	364
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