9780192892386 - READ:THINKING ABOUT LOGIC P: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Logic (Opus) von Read, Stephen (6 Ergebnisse)

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Zustand: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. Logic deals with the inevitable - those consequences which follow inescapably from a given set of premisses. This fact has caused it to be seen as different from other more self-questioning branches of philosophy. In this book, Stephen Read sets out to rescue logic from its undeserved reputation as an inflexible, dogmatic discipline by demonstrating that its technicalities and processes are founded on assumptions which are themselves amenable to philosophical investigation. He examines the fundamental principles of consequence, logical truth and correct inference within the context of logic, and shows that the principles by which we delineate consequences are themselves not guaranteed free from error. Central to the notion of truth is the beguiling issue of paradox. Its philosophical value, Read shows, lies in exposing the invalid assumption on which the paradox is built. Thinking About Logic also discusses logical puzzles which introduce questions relating to language, the world, and their relationship. While formal logic often employs its own esoteric language, the achievement of this book is to focus on those issues which raise exciting philosophical questions, and to make them intelligible to readers with no previous knowledge of logic. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Paperback. Zustand: Good. Copy shows light wear throughout. The pages are tanned. Otherwise, the copy is in good condition.

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Zustand: New. Thinking About Logic explains to a non-specialist audience what the aim of logic is. It examines its central concepts and techniques and asks whether logic is successful in achieving its aims. Series: OPUS. Num Pages: 272 pages, 7 line drawings and numerous mathematical examples. BIC Classification: HPL. Category: (U) Tertiary Education (US: College). Dimension: 200 x 129 x 15. Weight in Grams: 278. . 1995. Paperback. . . . . Books ship from the US and Ireland.