Exercises in Logic (Classic Reprint): Designed for the Use of Students in Colleges: Designed for the Use of Students in Colleges (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A clear, student‑friendly introduction to the core ideas of logic, with step‑by‑step exercises and practical examples. This edition presents the concepts in a structured sequence, guiding readers from basic terms to complex syllogisms and fallacies.

Designed for college use, the book covers the essentials: the nature of terms, the predicables, genus and species, the classification and symbolizing of propositions, and the rules for constructing and reducing syllogisms. It also introduces hypothetical and conjunctive logics, plus a rich appendix of logical puzzles to sharpen reasoning skills. Each section aims to build confidence through concrete, accessible explanations and plenty of practice.

• Learn how terms are categorized and how to distinguish correlatives, abstracts, and concretes


• Work with the five predicables and the genus–species framework to analyze statements


• Practice forming, transforming, and reducing syllogisms across figures


• Identify and evaluate common fallacies, analogies, and authorities in arguments

Ideal for readers of philosophy, critical thinking, and introductory logic courses who want a solid, application‑focused foundation.

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