| First Course in Mathematical Logic Contributor(s): Suppes, Patrick (Author), Hill, Shirley (Author) |
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ISBN: 0486422593 ISBN-13: 9780486422596 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $14.36 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: June 2010 Annotation: Starting with symbolizing sentences and sentential connectives, this work proceeds to the rules of logical inference and sentential derivation, examines the concepts of truth and validity, and presents a series of truth tables. Subsequent topics include terms, predicates, and universal quantifiers; universal specification and laws of identity; axioms for addition; and universal generalization. 1964 edition. Index. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Mathematics | Logic |
| Dewey: 511.3 |
| LCCN: 2002017411 |
| Series: Dover Books on Mathematics |
| Physical Information: 0.63" H x 6.38" W x 8.46" (0.69 lbs) 288 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: In modern mathematics, both the theory of proof and the derivation of theorems from axioms bear an unquestioned importance. The necessary skills behind these methods, however, are frequently underdeveloped. This book counters that neglect with a rigorous introduction that is simple enough in presentation and context to permit relatively easy comprehension. It comprises the sentential theory of inference, inference with universal quantifiers, and applications of the theory of inference developed to the elementary theory of commutative groups. Throughout the book, the authors emphasize the pervasive and important problem of translating English sentences into logical or mathematical symbolism. Their clear and coherent style of writing ensures that this work may be used by students in a wide range of ages and abilities. |