Schaum's Easy Outline Logic: Based on Schaum's Outline of Theory and Problems of Logic (Schaum's Easy Outlines)

The explosive progress of logic, since Frege, has produced applications in linguistics, mathematics and computer science. Students and practitioners of any of these fields, and of philosophy, will find this book an excellent reference or introduction. Now expanded to include non-classical logic, logic for the computer, and more. The central concepts are explained as they come into play in informal writing and conversation­­--argument, validity, relevance, and so on. This study guide progresses to concepts such as probability calculus. Annotation Master logic with Schaum's--the high-performance study guide. It will help you cut study time, hone problem-solving skills, and achieve your personal best on exams! Students love Schaum's Outlines because they produce results. Each year, hundreds of thousands of students improve their best test scores and final grades with these indispensable study guides. Get the edge on your classmates. Use Schaum's!If you don't have a lot of time but want to excel in class, this book helps you: Brush up before tests Find answers fast Study quickly and more effectively Get the big picture without spending hours poring over lengthy textbooks. Schaum's Outlines give you the information your teachers expect you to know in a handy and succinct format--without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. You get a complete overview of the subject. Plus, you get plenty of practical exercises to test your skill. Compatible with any classroom text, Schaum's let you study at your own pace and remind you of all the important facts you need to remember--fast! And Schaum's are so complete, they're perfect for preparing for graduate or professional exams. Inside, you will find: Over 550 solved problems covering every aspect of symbolic logic courses, with step-by-step solutions Hundreds of additional practice problems, with answers supplied Clear explanations of semantic and syntactic approaches to logic Easy-to-understand coverage of propositional and predicate logic, including truth tables and refutation trees Chapters on fallacies, induction, higher order logics, and more If you want top grades and a thorough understanding of logic, this powerful study tool is the best tutor you can have! Presents A Crash Course In Mastering Logic, And Provides Easy Outlines, Illustrations, Memory Joggers, And Other Teaching Techniques. Argument Structure -- Argument Evaluation -- Propositional Logic -- The Propositional Calculus -- The Logic Of Categorical Statements -- Predicate Logic -- The Predicate Calculus -- Fallacies -- Inductive Reasoning. By John Nolt, Dennis Rohatyn, Achille Varzi. Based On Schaum's Outline Of Theory And Problems Of Logic By John Nolt, Dennis Rohatyn, Achille Varzi. Includes Index. For a quick nuts-and-bolts overview of logic, there's no book that does it better Pared-down, simplified, and tightly focused, Schaum's Easy Outline of Logic is perfect for anyone turned off by dense text. Cartoons, sidebars, icons, and other graphic pointers get the material across fast, and concise text focuses on the essence of logic. This is the ideal book for last-minute test preparation. Argument Structure -- Argument Evaluation -- Propositional Logic -- The Propositional Calculus -- The Logic Of Categorical Statements -- Predicate Logic -- The Predicate Calculus -- Fallacies -- Induction -- The Probability Calculus -- Further Developments In Formal Logic. John Nolt, Dennis Rohatyn, Achille Varzi. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This study guide supplements Introduction to Formal Logic and Introduction to Informal Logic, required courses for philosophy majors. This guide works also as a stand-alone course or to help with math, computer, and other courses. The guide includes more than 550 solved problems and hundreds of exercises. Illustrated. Providing an overview of logic, this book includes cartoons, sidebars, icons, and other graphic pointers.