Deduction: Introductory Symbolic Logic

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pp. 514, “Deduction is an efficient and elegant presentation of classical first-order logic. It presents a truth tree system based on the work of Jeffrey, as well as a natural deduction system inspired by that of Kalish and Montague.

  • Efficient and elegant presentation of classical first-order logic.
  • Presents a truth tree system based on the work of Jeffrey, as well as a natural deduction system inspired by that of Kalish and Montague.
  • Contains detailed, yet accessible chapters on extensions and revisions of classical logic: modal logic, many-valued logic, fuzzy logic, intuitionistic logic, counterfactuals, deontic logic, common sense reasoning, and quantified modal logic.
  • Includes problem sets, designed to lead students gradually from easier to more difficult problems.”

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ISBN13 9780631227137
Number of pages 514
Original Title Deduction: Introductory Symbolic Logic
Published Date 2002
Book Condition Very Good
Jacket Condition No dustjacket
Binding Paperback
Size 8vo
Place of Publication Oxford
Edition Second edition
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pp. 514, “Deduction is an efficient and elegant presentation of classical first-order logic. It presents a truth tree system based on the work of Jeffrey, as well as a natural deduction system inspired by that of Kalish and Montague.

  • Efficient and elegant presentation of classical first-order logic.
  • Presents a truth tree system based on the work of Jeffrey, as well as a natural deduction system inspired by that of Kalish and Montague.
  • Contains detailed, yet accessible chapters on extensions and revisions of classical logic: modal logic, many-valued logic, fuzzy logic, intuitionistic logic, counterfactuals, deontic logic, common sense reasoning, and quantified modal logic.
  • Includes problem sets, designed to lead students gradually from easier to more difficult problems.”

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Weight 1 kg