Logic
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
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At the intersection of mathematics, language, and rational thought stands Logic by Wilfrid Hodges — an authoritative and accessible introduction to one of the oldest and most rigorous disciplines in human intellectual history. Rather than intimidating the uninitiated, Hodges presents the fundamental principles of formal logic with remarkable clarity, guiding readers through the mechanics of valid argument, propositional calculus, predicate logic, and the art of constructing sound proofs. The book instructs by building systematically from foundational concepts, making abstract ideas tangible without sacrificing intellectual depth or precision. Hodges, a distinguished logician and Professor Emeritus at Queen Mary, University of London, writes with the confidence and economy of someone who has spent a lifetime mastering and teaching this subject. The text argues persuasively that logic is not merely an academic exercise but an indispensable tool for clear thinking in every domain of knowledge. Whether encountered by a philosophy student grappling with formal systems or a mathematician seeking rigorous foundations, this compact Pelican classic rewards careful reading — leaving one to wonder just how many of our everyday assumptions would survive genuine logical scrutiny.
Author: Wilfrid Hodges
Format: Paperback
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Yellowed
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image
At the intersection of mathematics, language, and rational thought stands Logic by Wilfrid Hodges — an authoritative and accessible introduction to one of the oldest and most rigorous disciplines in human intellectual history. Rather than intimidating the uninitiated, Hodges presents the fundamental principles of formal logic with remarkable clarity, guiding readers through the mechanics of valid argument, propositional calculus, predicate logic, and the art of constructing sound proofs. The book instructs by building systematically from foundational concepts, making abstract ideas tangible without sacrificing intellectual depth or precision. Hodges, a distinguished logician and Professor Emeritus at Queen Mary, University of London, writes with the confidence and economy of someone who has spent a lifetime mastering and teaching this subject. The text argues persuasively that logic is not merely an academic exercise but an indispensable tool for clear thinking in every domain of knowledge. Whether encountered by a philosophy student grappling with formal systems or a mathematician seeking rigorous foundations, this compact Pelican classic rewards careful reading — leaving one to wonder just how many of our everyday assumptions would survive genuine logical scrutiny.