Introduction to Logic

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Easy-to-read visually appealing and chock full of real-world applications this most complete and authoritative book on introductory logic fully prepares users to understand recognize and apply classical syllogistic logic and the more powerful techniques of modern symbolic logicexplaining all concepts and techniques clearly accurately and thoroughly and bringing them to life using a wealth of real-life examples of lively arguments and explanations drawn from a wide variety of sources to help demonstrate the application of logical principles by serious writers and thinkers trying to solve real problems in a wide range of fields. Includes full chapters on basic logical concepts the uses of language definitions fallacies categorical propositions categorical syllogisms arguments in ordinary language symbolic logic methods of deduction quantification theory analogy and probable inference Mills Methods of experimental inquiry science and hypothesis and probability. Reformulates key logical issues and presents a more detailed account of the concept of logical equivalence distinguishing it more clearly from the truth-functional connectives. Includes sidebars containing additional enriching information; many new illustrations taken from contemporary research I the physical and biological science; and a plethora of exercises. For anyone searching for a top-notch easy-to-understand introduction to logic.