Very Short Introductions - Logic

Very Short Introductions - Logic

Logic is often perceived as having little to do with the rest of philosophy, and even less to do with real life. In this lively and accessible introduction, Graham Priest shows how wrong this conception is. He explores the philosophical roots of the subject, explaining how modern formal logic deals with issues ranging from the existence of God and the reality of time to paradoxes of probability and decision theory. Along the way, the basics of formal logic are explained in simple, non-technical terms, showing that logic is a powerful and exciting part of modern philosophy. In this new edition Graham Priest expands his discussion to cover the subjects of algorithms and axioms, and proofs in mathematics. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.


Auteur | Graham Priest
Taal | Engels
Type | E-book
Categorie | Wetenschap & Natuur

bol logo

Kijk verder

Boekomslag voor ISBN: 9780198811701
Boekomslag voor ISBN: 9780198778028
Boekomslag voor ISBN: 9780192854117
Boekomslag voor ISBN: 9780141003146
Boekomslag voor ISBN: 9780199661268
Boekomslag voor ISBN: 9780198745587


Boekn ©