Logic for Dummies - Paperback

by Mark Zegarelli (Author)

An accessible resource to help you puzzle out logic concepts

Logic For Dummies, 2nd Edition explains all the varied ways we use logic in philosophy, science, and everyday life. College students taking a logic course and lifelong learners alike can benefit from this accessible guide to logic concepts--such as syllogisms, constructing proofs and refutations, propositional and predicate logic, symbolic logic, modal and fuzzy logic, deductive and inductive reasoning, and beyond. With real-world examples, fun logic problems, and fully worked out proofs, you have plenty of opportunities to follow along and apply what you've learned. Logic For Dummies, 2nd Edition helps you connect the logical dots!

Inside:

• Grasp formal and informal logic with clear explanations and practice problems
• See how logic shows up in everyday life and discover how to spot logical fallacies
• Work through logical proofs and refutations, with answer explanations to strengthen your understanding
• Sharpen your ability to reason through complex issues with truth tables

Logic For Dummies, 2nd Edition is the logical choice for anyone who wants or needs to learn the concepts, theories, and formulas of logical reasoning.

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An easy-to-follow guide to logic

Are you ready to discover the fascinating ways in which logic and reasoning relate to everything from philosophy and science to everyday life? Logic For Dummies, Second Edition walks you through basic logic concepts, including syllogisms, categorical and conditional statements, and the use of logical reasoning. In the book, you'll find real-world examples of how people apply logical rules, a variety of arguments and their proofs, and expert advice to supplement your study of logic. Let Logic For Dummies, Second Edition be your step-by-step guide to connecting the dots...logically.

Inside...

• Understand the language of formal logic
• Evaluate statements with truth tables and trees
• Construct proofs in both SL and QL
• Examine logic through the ages
• Discover logic's syntax and semantics
• Check out the logic-to-math connection
• Apply implication and equivalence rules
• Learn proof-solving techniques

Author Biography

Mark Zegarelli is a math teacher and professional writer who holds degrees in Mathematics and English from Rutgers University. He's the author of Fractions For Dummies, Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, and Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies.