Sweet Reason: A Guide to Modern Logic

by Thomas Tymoczko, James M. Henle

Sweet Reason is an introductory text for courses on modern logic unlike any other. The basic rudiments of formal and informal logic are here, all clearly described. But Tom and Jim go much further. They focus students on the real world, where the discipline of logic adds substance and meaning to all kinds of human discourse. Everything from puzzles, paradoxes, and mathematical proofs to campaign debate excerpts, government regulations, and cartoons are used to show how logic is put to work by philosophers, mathematicians, advertisers, computer scientists, politicians, and others.
As the book alternately discusses, instructs, questions, teases, and challenges, readers will find themselves absorbing the fundamentals of the discipline; becoming fluent in the language of logic; understanding how logic works in the real world; and enjoying logic's ability to entertain, surprise, subvert, and enlighten.

Genres: Logic

644 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1994

Reviews

[Lucas]

The best of its kind. A masterpiece. If you are interested in Logic and/or fundamentals of programming, this is for you: get it.

[Amanda]

fun book to have around when drinking with friends