Introduction To Logic

by Patrick J. Hurley

Patrick J. Hurley's lucid, friendly, yet thorough presentation of text will provide you with all the assistance you need to become a more logical thinker and communicator. Features: *New and updated problems and examples provide a timely framework that captures students' interest and promotes their understanding. * Chapter 5, "Categorical Syllogisms," introduces a new method for testing sorites. This method, which resembles the rules method for syllogisms, is often simpler to apply because it does not require that intermediate conclusions be drawn. * Index provides handy page numbers that make it easy for students to refer back to the concepts' original presentations and contexts. Table Of Contents: PART I : INFORMAL LOGIC 1 Basic Concepts2 Language: Meaning and Definition3 Informal Fallacies PART II: FORMAL LOGIC 4 Categorical Propositions5 Categorical Syllogisms6 Propositional Logic7 Natural Deduction in Propositional Logic8 Predicate Logic PART III: INDUCTIVE LOGIC 9 Analogy and Legal and Moral Reasoning10 Causality and Mill's Methods11 Probability12 Statistical Reasoning13 Hypothetical/Scientific Reasoning14 Science and Superstition

680 pages, Paperback

About the author

Patrick Hurley received his bachelor's degree in mathematics (with a second major in philosophy and a physics minor) from Gonzaga University in 1964 and his Ph.D. in philosophy of science with an emphasis in history of philosophy from Saint Louis University in 1973. In 1972, he began teaching at the University of San Diego, where his courses included logic, philosophy of science, metaphysics, process philosophy, and legal ethics. In 1987, he received his J.D. from the University of San Diego, and he is currently a member of the California Bar Association. He retired from teaching in 2008, but continues his research and writing, including work on A Concise Introduction to Logic. His interests include music, art, opera, environmental issues, fishing, and skiing. He is married to Dr. Linda Peterson, who retired from teaching philosophy at the University of San Diego in 2015.