Deductive Forms: An Elementary Logic
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Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
At the intersection of clarity and rigour stands Deductive Forms: An Elementary Logic, a foundational text that instructs students in the fundamental principles of logical reasoning and formal argumentation. Written by Robert Neidorf of the State University of New York at Binghamton, the work presents the essential structures of deductive logic — from syllogistic reasoning to propositional calculus — with a precision and accessibility that makes the discipline approachable for the uninitiated without sacrificing intellectual depth. The text chronicles the reader's progression through the core mechanics of valid inference, argument analysis, and the formal relationships between premises and conclusions, building a rigorous toolkit for critical thought. Neidorf's approach is measured and methodical, reflecting the pedagogical tradition of mid-twentieth-century analytic philosophy, where the emphasis on formal structure served as both a scholarly and practical discipline. The work argues implicitly that mastery of deductive form is not merely an academic exercise but a vital instrument for clear thinking in any field of inquiry. Published by the prestigious Harper & Row and used widely in university philosophy curricula, this volume remains a compelling primer for anyone seeking to sharpen the edge of their logical reasoning — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of their everyday thinking truly withstands formal scrutiny.
Author: Robert Neidorf
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, Harper & Row, Publishers
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Fair
Jacket: No dust jacket - cloth/board in good condition
Pages: Good
At the intersection of clarity and rigour stands Deductive Forms: An Elementary Logic, a foundational text that instructs students in the fundamental principles of logical reasoning and formal argumentation. Written by Robert Neidorf of the State University of New York at Binghamton, the work presents the essential structures of deductive logic — from syllogistic reasoning to propositional calculus — with a precision and accessibility that makes the discipline approachable for the uninitiated without sacrificing intellectual depth. The text chronicles the reader's progression through the core mechanics of valid inference, argument analysis, and the formal relationships between premises and conclusions, building a rigorous toolkit for critical thought. Neidorf's approach is measured and methodical, reflecting the pedagogical tradition of mid-twentieth-century analytic philosophy, where the emphasis on formal structure served as both a scholarly and practical discipline. The work argues implicitly that mastery of deductive form is not merely an academic exercise but a vital instrument for clear thinking in any field of inquiry. Published by the prestigious Harper & Row and used widely in university philosophy curricula, this volume remains a compelling primer for anyone seeking to sharpen the edge of their logical reasoning — leaving the reader to wonder just how much of their everyday thinking truly withstands formal scrutiny.