Logic For Dummies

Features real–world examples and worked–out proofs
Clarify your thinking and apply logic to everyday life
Looking to learn logic, but feel lost? Relax! This friendly guide explains logic concepts in plain English, from proofs, predicate logic, and paradox to symbolic logic, semantic structures, and syllogisms. Step–by–step examples show you how to build and prove logical arguments and put equivalence rules to work. You even get tips on passing logic exams!
Discover how toGain a logical perspectiveEvaluate statements with truth tablesConstruct proofs and refutationsProve arguments with quantifier logicMake logical conclusionsGrasp quantum and fuzzy logic

Spis treści:
Introduction.
Part I: Overview of Logic.
Chapter 1: What Is This Thing Called Logic?
Chapter 2: Logical Developments from Aristotle to the Computer.
Chapter 3: Just for the Sake of Argument.
Part II: Formal Sentential Logic (SL).
Chapter 4: Formal Affairs.
Chapter 5: The Value of Evaluation.
Chapter 6: Turning the Tables: Evaluating Statements with Truth Tables.
Chapter 7: Taking the Easy Way Out: Creating Quick Tables.
Chapter 8: Truth Grows on Trees.
Part III: Proofs, Syntax, and Semantics in SL.
Chapter 9: What Have You Got to Prove?
Chapter 10: Equal Opportunities: Putting Equivalence Rules to Work.
Chapter 11: Big Assumptions with Conditional and Indirect Proofs.
Chapter 12: Putting It All Together: Strategic Moves to Polish Off Any Proof.
Chapter 13: One for All and All for One.
Chapter 14: Syntactical Maneuvers and Semantic Considerations.
Part IV: Quantifier Logic (QL).
Chapter 15: Expressing Quantity with Quality: Introducing Quantifier Logic.
Chapter 16: QL Translations.
Chapter 17: Proving Arguments with QL.
Chapter 18: Good Relations and Positive Identities.
Chapter 19: Planting a Q uantity of Trees.
Part V: Modern Developments in Logic.
Chapter 20: Computer Logic.
Chapter 21: Sporting Propositions: Non–Classical Logic.
Chapter 22: Paradox and Axiomatic Systems.
Part VI: The Part of Tens.
Chapter 23: Ten Quotes about Logic.
Chapter 24: Ten Big Names in Logic.
Chapter 25: Ten Tips for Passing a Logic Exam.
Index.

Nota biograficzna:
Mark Zegarelli is a professional writer with degrees in both English and Math from Rutgers University. He has earned his living for many years writing vast quantities of logic puzzles, a hefty chunk of software documentation, and the occasional book or film review. Along the way, he’s also paid a few bills doing housecleaning, decorative painting, and (for ten hours) retail sales. He likes writing best, though.

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Features real–world examples and worked–out proofs
Clarify your thinking and apply logic to everyday life
Looking to learn logic, but feel lost? Relax! This friendly guide explains logic concepts in plain English, from proofs, predicate logic, and paradox to symbolic logic, semantic structures, and syllogisms. Step–by–step examples show you how to build and prove logical arguments and put equivalence rules to work. You even get tips on passing logic exams!
Discover how toGain a logical perspectiveEvaluate statements with truth tablesConstruct proofs and refutationsProve arguments with quantifier logicMake logical conclusionsGrasp quantum and fuzzy logic