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Introduction To Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Introduction To Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This Second Edition arranges chapters in a more useful way for students, starting with the easiest material and then gradually increasing in difficulty. It provides an even broader scope with new chapters on the history of logic, deviant logic, and the philosophy of logic. It also expands the section on informal fallacies and includes a more exhaustive index and a new appendix on suggested further readings. Finally, it includes updates to the LogiCola instructional program, which is now more visually attractive as well as easier to download, install, update, and use.
The A To Z Of Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
The A To Z Of Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
The A to Z of Logic introduces the central concepts of the field in a series of brief, non-technical, cross-referenced dictionary entries. The 352 alphabetically arranged entries give a clear, basic introduction to a very broad range of logical topics. Entries can be found on deductive systems, such as propositional logic, modal logic, deontic logic, temporal logic, set theory, many-valued logic, mereology, and paraconsistent logic. Similarly, there are entries on topics relating to those previously mentioned such as negation, conditionals, truth tables, and proofs. Historical periods and figures are also covered, including ancient logic, medieval logic, Buddhist logic, Aristotle, Ockham, …
Historical Dictionary Of Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Historical Dictionary Of Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This one-volume encyclopedia of logic introduces the central concepts of the field in a series of brief, non-technical, cross-referenced dictionary entries. The 352 alphabetically arranged entries give a clear, basic introduction to a very broad range of logical topics. Entries can be found on deductive systems, such as propositional logic, modal logic, deontic logic, temporal logic, set theory, many-valued logic, mereology, and paraconsistent logic. Similarly, there are entries on topics relating to those previously mentioned such as negation, conditionals, truth tables, and proofs. Historical periods and figures are also covered, including ancient logic, medieval logic, Buddhist logic, Aristotle, Ockham, Boole, …
Introduction To Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Introduction To Logic, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
Introduction to Logic offers one of the most clear, interesting and accessible introductions to what has long been considered one of the most challenging subjects in philosophy. Harry Gensler engages students with the basics of logic through practical examples and important arguments both in the history of philosophy and from contemporary philosophy. Using simple and manageable methods for testing arguments, students are led step-by-step to master the complexities of logic.
Symbolic Logic : Classical And Advanced Systems, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Symbolic Logic : Classical And Advanced Systems, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This book covers the classical systems (propositional and quantificational logic), more advanced philosophical systems (modal, deontic, and belief logic), the formalization of an ethical theory, and a short introduction to metalogic.
Logic : Analyzing And Appraising Arguments, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Logic : Analyzing And Appraising Arguments, Harry Gensler, S.J.
Harry J. Gensler, S.J.
This volume uses tools of both formal logic (syllogistic, propositional, quantificational, and modal logic) and informal logic (inductive reasoning, meaning and definitions, fallacies, etc.) to clarify reasoning on real issues.