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Sweet Reason
A Field Guide to Modern Logic
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Sweet Reason: A Field Guide to Modern Logic, 2nd Edition offers an innovative, friendly, and effective introduction to logic. It integrates formal first order, modal, and non-classical logic with natural language reasoning, analytical writing, critical thinking, set theory, and the philosophy of logic and mathematics.
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Sweet Reason: A Field Guide to Modern Logic, 2nd Edition offers an innovative, friendly, and effective introduction to logic. This book integrates formal first order, modal, and non-classical logic with natural language reasoning, analytical writing, critical thinking, set theory, and the philosophy of logic and mathematics.
An innovative introduction to the field of logic, this text is designed to entertain as it informs. It seamlessly combines formal logic systems with practical applications in natural language reasoning, making it an engaging read for those interested in enhancing their analytical skills.
The book also addresses contemporary applications of logic in various fields, including computer science and linguistics, highlighting its relevance in today's world.
A dedicated website, www.wiley.com/go/henle, complements the text, offering numerous supplemental exercises and examples. Readers can also find enlightening puzzles and cartoons, as well as insightful essays, to further explore the concepts presented in the book.
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ISBN: 9781444337150
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 26 August 2011
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Wiley-Blackwell
Edition: 2nd edition
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Emily Altreuter
Audience: Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 22.0mm
Width: 191.0mm
Height: 247.0mm
Weight: 785g
Pages: 400
About the Author
James M. Henle is Professor of Mathematics at Smith College.His books include Calculus: the Language of Change (withDavid Cohen), Infinitesimal Calculus (with EugeneKleinberg), and An Outline of Set Theory. Jay L. Garfield is Doris Silbert Professor in theHumanities and Professor of Philosophy at Smith College, Professorin the Graduate Faculty of Philosophy at the University ofMassachusetts, Professor of Philosophy at Melbourne University, andAdjunct Professor of Philosophy at the Central University ofTibetan Studies. Thomas Tymoczko was, until his death, Professor ofPhilosophy at Smith College. He was editor of New Directions inthe Philosophy of Mathematics.
Also by Jay L. Garfield
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