Logic Techniques of Formal Reasoning

by Donald Kalish, Richard Montague

Logic: Techniques of Formal Reasoning, 2/e is an introductory volume that teaches students to recognize and construct correct deductions. It takes students through all logical steps--from premise to conclusion--and presents appropriate symbols and terms, while giving examples to clarify principles. Logic, 2/e uses models to establish the invalidity of arguments, and includes exercise sets throughout, ranging from easy to challenging. Solutions are provided to selected exercises, and historical remarks discuss major contributions to the theories covered.

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Logic

350 pages, Hardcover

First published January 28, 1964

Reviews

[Shernoff · Rating 5 out of 5]

intro logic textbook. no math background required, fun for the whole family. solving a problem set leaves you with a rush like a stimulant high. doing this kind of shit will make you a better thinker. because it doesn't matter what kind of personality you have, or what you're doing in your life: it helps to be clear.

[pearl · Rating 2 out of 5]

As logic textbooks go, it was all right. Straightforward, mature, and covered all the bases, plus had very useful tables of theorems. I just wish there had been more example exercises with solutions, of which there were few. It would have also benefited from more visually obvious headings--lord knows that in desperation I often flipped through countless pages just trying to find the right heading...

ANYWAY IT'S JUST LOGIC AND YOU CAN BASICALLY LEARN IT FROM THE INTERNET, AMIRITE.

[Vanessa Lehan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Students tend to find this book difficult because the language is pretty technical. As an instructor this is my favourite logic textbook to teach from because the language is precise and careful, there is a great mix of easy and challenging exercises, the derivation system is extremely intuitive and requires very little memorization from students. I also think that the system of introducing theorems as a way of shortening derivations helps students to get to the "aha moment" where they get how everything fits together.

[Azra Kasırga · Rating 4 out of 5]

we'll see how well I understood this in the final next week :):)