{"title":"Shay Allen Logan","description":"\u003cp\u003eShay Allen Logan’s works offer clear and accessible explorations into fundamental concepts within \u003cstrong\u003ephilosophy\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003epsychology\u003c\/strong\u003e. Readers can expect thoughtful introductions that break down complex ideas, such as logic and critical thinking, making them approachable for those new to the subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith an emphasis on clarity and practical application, Logan’s books serve as valuable guides for understanding how logical principles underpin human thought and behaviour. These texts are well suited for anyone seeking to deepen their grasp of reasoning and mental processes.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"logic-the-basics-by-jc-beall-9781138852266","title":"Logic: The Basics","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLogic: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is an accessible introduction to several core areas of logic. The first part of the book features a self-contained introduction to the standard topics in classical logic, such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e· mathematical preliminaries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e· propositional logic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e· quantified logic (first monadic, then polyadic)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e· English and standard ‘symbolic translations’\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e· tableau procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside comprehensive coverage of the standard topics, this thoroughly revised second edition also introduces several philosophically important nonclassical logics, free logics, and modal logics, and gives the reader an idea of how they can take their knowledge further. With its wealth of exercises (solutions available in the encyclopedic online supplement), \u003cem\u003eLogic: The Basics\u003c\/em\u003e is a useful textbook for courses ranging from the introductory level to the early graduate level, and also serves as a reference for students and researchers in philosophical logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47606477717740,"sku":"9781138852266","price":235.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138852266-logic-the-basics.jpg?v=1778153824"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/shay-allen-logan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}