Methods of Logic

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By Willard Van Orman Quine

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Methods of Logic by Willard Van Orman Quine is a comprehensive examination of the principles of logic. It guides readers through the fundamentals of logical reasoning, covering topics like truth functions, quantifiers, and modal logic. The book is designed for both beginners and those looking to deepen their understanding, offering a clear, methodical approach to the study of logic within the realms of philosophy and psychology.
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You might enjoy this thought-provoking exploration if you appreciate delving into the principles of logical analysis and symbolic reasoning. It's perfect for those who have an interest in uncovering the intricacies of philosophical logic and the foundations of deductive reasoning.

Quine’s widely used textbook of modern formal logic now offers a number of new features: updated notations, selective answers to exercises, expanded treatment of natural deduction, and new discussions of predicate-functor logic and the affinities between higher set theory and the elementary logic of terms.

Quine's book is of first-rate quality, and presents the materials of modern formal logic in a masterly fashion...A superb text: authoritative, mature, and brilliant and original in its exposition. -- Ernest Nagel It is admirably precise and it is written with a deliciously light touch. -- Joseph S. Ullian For a treatment of such modest size, it abounds in exciting ideas, freshness of perspective on old logical and philosophical problems, and in lucid and exact analysis. -- R. J. Trayhern

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This widely used textbook of modern formal logic now offers a number of new features. Incorporating updated notations, selective answers to exercises, expanded treatment of natural deduction, and new discussions of predicate-functor logic and the affinities between higher set theory and the elementary logic of terms, W. V. Quine's new edition will serve admirably for both classroom and independent use.

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Methods of Logic by Willard Van Orman Quine is highly praised for its authoritative and brilliant presentation of modern formal logic. Reviewers commend it for its exciting ideas, fresh perspectives on traditional philosophical issues, and precise yet engaging writing style. The book stands out for its clarity and depth despite its modest size.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780674571761

Publisher: Harvard University Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 November 1982

Country: United States

Imprint: Harvard University Press

Edition: 4th edition

Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 19.0mm

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 581g

Pages: 344

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Non-Fiction Philosophy & Psychology Philosophy & Stoicism Willard Van Orman Quine

About the Author

W. V. Quine was Edgar Pierce Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University. He wrote twenty-one books, thirteen of them published by Harvard University Press.

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