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| irving copi introduction to logic: Introduction to Logic Irving M. Copi, Carl Cohen, 2001-06 This introductory logic textbook focuses on the basics of logic and language, deduction, and induction. Specific chapters discuss fallacies, categorical propositions, categorical syllogisms, symbolic logic, quantification theory, analogy and inference, casual connections, science and hypothesis, and |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Elementary Symbolic Logic William Gustason, Dolph E. Ulrich, 1989-01-01 This volume offers a serious study of the fundamentals of symbolic logic that will neither frustrate nor bore the reader. The emphasis is on developing the students grasp of standard techniques and concepts rather than on achieving a high degree of sophistication. Coverage embraces all of the standard topics in sentential and quantificational logic, including multiple quantification, relations, and identity. Semantic and deductive topics are carefully distinguished, and appendices include an optional discussion of metatheory for sentential logic and truth trees. |
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| irving copi introduction to logic: Logic: A Very Short Introduction Graham Priest, 2000-10-12 Logic is often perceived as having little to do with the rest of philosophy, and even less to do with real life. In this lively and accessible introduction, Graham Priest shows how wrong this conception is. He explores the philosophical roots of the subject, explaining how modern formal logic deals with issues ranging from the existence of God and the reality of time to paradoxes of probability and decision theory. Along the way, the basics of formal logic are explained in simple, non-technical terms, showing that logic is a powerful and exciting part of modern philosophy. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Informal Logic Douglas Walton, 2008-06-02 Second edition of the introductory guidebook to the basic principles of constructing sound arguments and criticising bad ones. Non-technical in approach, it is based on 186 examples, which Douglas Walton, a leading authority in the field of informal logic, discusses and evaluates in clear, illustrative detail. Walton explains how errors, fallacies, and other key failures of argument occur. He shows how correct uses of argument are based on sound strategies for reasoned persuasion and critical responses. This edition takes into account many developments in the field of argumentation study that have occurred since 1989, many created by the author. Drawing on these developments, Walton includes and analyzes 36 new topical examples and also brings in work on argumentation schemes. Ideally suited for use in courses in informal logic and introduction to philosophy, this book will also be valuable to students of pragmatics, rhetoric, and speech communication. |
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| irving copi introduction to logic: Logic as a Liberal Art R. E. Houser, 2019-12-10 In the twenty-first century there are two ways to study logic. The more recent approach is symbolic logic. The history of teaching logic since World War II, however, casts doubt on the idea that symbolic logic is best for a first logic course. Logic as a Liberal Art is designed as part of a minority approach, teaching logic in the verbal way, in the student's natural language, the approach invented by Aristotle. On utilitarian grounds alone, this verbal approach is superior for a first course in logic, for the whole range of students. For millennia, this verbal approach to logic was taught in conjunction with grammar and rhetoric, christened the trivium. The decline in teaching grammar and rhetoric in American secondary schools has led Dr. Rollen Edward Houser to develop this book. The first part treats grammar, rhetoric, and the essential nature of logic. Those teachers who look down upon rhetoric are free, of course, to skip those lessons. The treatment of logic itself follows Aristotle's division of the three acts of the mind (Prior Analytics 1.1). Formal logic is then taken up in Aristotle's order, with Parts on the logic of Terms, Propositions, and Arguments. The emphasis in Logic as a Liberal Art is on learning logic through doing problems. Consequently, there are more problems in each lesson than would be found, for example, in many textbooks. In addition, a special effort has been made to have easy, medium, and difficult problems in each Problem Set. In this way the problem sets are designed to offer a challenge to all students, from those most in need of a logic course to the very best students. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: A Concise Introduction to Logic Patrick J. Hurley, 2007-10 Tens of thousands of students have learned to be more discerning at constructing and evaluating arguments with the help of Patrick J. Hurley. Hurley's lucid, friendly, yet thorough presentation has made A CONCISE INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC the most widely used logic text in North America. In addition, the book's accompanying technological resources, such as CengageNOW and Learning Logic, include interactive exercises as well as video and audio clips to reinforce what you read in the book and hear in class. In short, you'll have all the assistance you need to become a more logical thinker and communicator. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Logic and Critical Reasoning Anand Vaidya, Andrew Erickson, 2011 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Merrilee H. Salmon, 2013 Designed for students with no prior training in logic, INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC AND CRITICAL THINKING, 6E, International Edition offers an accessible treatment of logic that enhances understanding of reasoning in everyday life. The text begins with an introduction to arguments. After some linguistic preliminaries, the text presents a detailed analysis of inductive reasoning and associated fallacies. This order of presentation helps to motivate the use of formal methods in the subsequent sections on deductive logic and fallacies. Lively and straightforward prose assists students in gaining facility with the sometimes challenging concepts of logic. By combining a sensitive treatment of ordinary language arguments with a simple but rigorous exposition of basic principles of logic, the text develops students' understanding of the relationships between logic and language, and strengthens their skills in critical thinking. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Introduction to Logic and Critical Thinking Merrilee H. Salmon, 1989 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Logic Nicholas J.J. Smith, 2012-04-01 Logic is essential to correct reasoning and also has important theoretical applications in philosophy, computer science, linguistics, and mathematics. This book provides an exceptionally clear introduction to classical logic, with a unique approach that emphasizes both the hows and whys of logic. Here Nicholas Smith thoroughly covers the formal tools and techniques of logic while also imparting a deeper understanding of their underlying rationales and broader philosophical significance. In addition, this is the only introduction to logic available today that presents all the major forms of proof--trees, natural deduction in all its major variants, axiomatic proofs, and sequent calculus. The book also features numerous exercises, with solutions available on an accompanying website. Logic is the ideal textbook for undergraduates and graduate students seeking a comprehensive and accessible introduction to the subject. Provides an essential introduction to classical logic Emphasizes the how and why of logic Covers both formal and philosophical issues Presents all the major forms of proof--from trees to sequent calculus Features numerous exercises, with solutions available at http://njjsmith.com/philosophy/lawsoftruth/ The ideal textbook for undergraduates and graduate students |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Explorations in Ancient and Modern Philosophy: Volume 1 M. F. Burnyeat, 2012-06-14 M. F. Burnyeat taught for 14 years in the Philosophy Department of University College London, then for 18 years in the Classics Faculty at Cambridge, 12 of them as the Laurence Professor of Ancient Philosophy, before migrating to Oxford in 1996 to become a Senior Research Fellow in Philosophy at All Souls College. The studies, articles and reviews collected in these two volumes of Explorations in Ancient and Modern Philosophy were all written, and all but two published, before that decisive change. Whether designed for a scholarly audience or for a wider public, they range from the Presocratics to Augustine, from Descartes and Bishop Berkeley to Wittgenstein and G. E. Moore. Their subject-matter falls under four main headings: 'Logic and Dialectic' and 'Scepticism Ancient and Modern', which are contained in this first volume; 'Knowledge' and 'Philosophy and the Good Life' make up the second volume. The title 'Explorations' well expresses Burnyeat's ability to discover new aspects of familiar texts, new ways of solving old problems. In his hands the history of philosophy becomes itself a philosophical activity. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Study Guide for Irving M. Copi's Introduction to Logic, Sixth Edition Richard W. Miller, 1982 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: The Logic of Hegel's 'Logic' John W. Burbidge, 2006-03-28 George Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel has seldom been considered a major figure in the history of logic. His two texts on logic, both called The Science of Logic, both written in Hegel's characteristically dense and obscure language, are often considered more as works of metaphysics than logic. But in this highly readable book, John Burbidge sets out to reclaim Hegel's Science of Logic as logic and to get right at the heart of Hegel's thought. Burbidge examines the way Hegel moves from concept to concept through every chapter of his work, and traces the origins of Hegel's effort to think through the way thought thinks to Plato, Kant, and Fichte. Having established the framework of Hegel's logical thought, Burbidge demonstrates how Hegel organized the rest of his system, including the Philosophy of Nature, Philosophy of Spirit and his Lectures on World History, Art, Religion and Philosophy. A final section discusses English-language interpretations of Hegel's logic from the nineteenth through twentieth centuries. Burbidge's The Logic of Hegel's 'Logic' is written with an eye to the reader of general interests, avoiding as much as possible the use of Hegel's technical vocabulary. It is an excellent introduction to an otherwise very difficult text, and has recently appeared in an Iranian translation. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Meaning and Argument Ernest Lepore, 2000-04-17 Meaning and Argument shifts introductory logic from the traditional emphasis on proofs to the symbolization of arguments. It is an ideal introduction to formal logic, philosophical logic, and philosophy of language. Distinctive approach in that this text is a philosophical, rather than mathematical introduction to logic Concentrates on symbolization and does all the technical logic simply with truth tables and no derivations at all Contains numerous exercises and a corresponding answer key Extensive Appendix which allows the reader to explore subjects that go beyond what is usually covered in an introductory logic course. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: The Power of Logic 6e Frances Howard-Snyder, HOWARD-SNYDER, Ryan Wasserman, 2019-07-25 This edition of The Power of Logic offers an introduction to informal logic, traditional categorical logic, and modern symbolic logic. The authors' direct and accessible writing style, along with a wealth of engaging examples and challenging exercises, makes this an ideal text for today's logic classes. Instructors and students can now access their course content through the Connect digital learning platform by purchasing either standalone Connect access or a bundle of print and Connect access. McGraw-Hill Connect® is a subscription-based learning service accessible online through your personal computer or tablet. Choose this option if your instructor will require Connect to be used in the course. Your subscription to Connect includes the following: * SmartBook® - an adaptive digital version of the course textbook that personalizes your reading experience based on how well you are learning the content. * Access to your instructor's homework assignments, quizzes, syllabus, notes, reminders, and other important files for the course. * Progress dashboards that quickly show how you are performing on your assignments and tips for improvement. * The option to purchase (for a small fee) a print version of the book. This binder-ready, loose-leaf version includes free shipping. Complete system requirements to use Connect can be found here: http://www.mheducation.com/highered/platforms/connect/training-support-students.html |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Reason and Argument Richard Feldman, 2013-10-03 This text presents a clear and philosophically sound method for identifying, interpreting, and evaluating arguments as they appear in non-technical sources. It focuses on a more functional, real-world goal of argument analysis as a tool for figuring out what is reasonable to believe rather than as an instrument of persuasion. Methods are illustrated by applying them to arguments about different topics as they appear in a variety of contexts — e.g., newspaper editorials and columns, short essays, informal reports of scientific results, etc. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Socratic Logic 3e Pbk Peter Kreeft, 2010-01-12 Symbolic logic may be superior to classical Aristotelian logic for the sciences, but not for the humanities. This text is designed for do-it-yourselfers as well as classrooms. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: A Textbook of Logic Krishna Jain, 2007-12 The Present Book Is The Fourth Enlarged Edition Of The Earlier Book A Text Book Of Logic-An Introduction. The Current Edition Includes An Additional Chapter On Uses Of Language And Its Functions. Like The Earlier Book, The Present Book Sets Forth The Principles And Procedures Of Elementary Logic In The Most Simplified Way And Is Specifically Designed And Intended For The Use Of Undergraduate Students. It Contains Almost All The Main Topics On Deductive, Inductive And Symbolic Logic Prescribed In The Syllabi Of Different Universities In The Country. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Logic, an Introduction Lionel Ruby, 1960 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Formal Logic: Its Scope and Limits Richard C. Jeffrey, 1967 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: An Introduction to Symbolic Logic Susanne K. Langer, 2013-10 This is a new release of the original 1937 edition. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Introduction to Logic , 1967 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Study Guide Richard W. Miller, 1990 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Essentials of Logic Irving Copi, Carl Cohen, Daniel Flage, 2016-12-08 Rendered from the 11th Edition of Copi/Cohen, Introduction to Logic, the most respected introductory logic book on the market, this concise version presents a simplified yet rigorous introduction to the study of logic. It covers all major topics and approaches, using a three-part organization that outlines specific topics under logic and language, deduction, and induction. For individuals intrigued by the formal study of logic. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Study Guide for Irving M. Copi's Introduction to Logic, 6th Ed Irving Marmer COPI, Richard W. MILLER, 1982 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Introduction to Logic Irving M. Copi, 1968 This book introduces the fundamental methods & techniques of correct reasoning, in a manner that shows the relevance of the topics to readers everyday lives. Many new exercises introduced in this edition help supplement & support explanations, aid in review & make the book visually stimulating. This book includes many fascinating illustrations taken from the history of science as well as from contemporary research in the physical & biological sciences, plus introduces an abundance of new exercises throughout, complete with solutions for the first exercise in a set. It's appropriate for those in business, education, political or psychology careers. |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Introduction to Logic [by] Irving M. Copi. 3d Ed Irving M. Copi, 1968 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Study Guide for [Irving M.] Copi: Introduction to Logic, 3rd Ed Keith Emerson Ballard, Irving M. Copi, 1968 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Introduction to Logic Irving M. Copi, Keith Emerson Ballard, 1972 |
| irving copi introduction to logic: Study Guide Richard W. Miller, 2002 |
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