{"product_id":"logic-for-everyone-from-proof-to-paradox-hardback-9781009220538","title":"Logic for Everyone; From Proof to Paradox (Hardback) 9781009220538","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eLogic for Everyone\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cfont size=\"5\"\u003eFrom Proof to Paradox\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn introduction to logic as a living field connecting it with other fields  including philosophy, computer science, and linguistics.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJason Decker (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9781009220538, Cambridge University Press\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eHardback, published 17 April 2025\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e461 pages\u003cbr\u003e26 x 18.5 x 3 cm, 1.46 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e'This is an extremely well-written and well-organized book that I highly recommend to undergraduate students and to anyone else who wants to gain a thorough understanding of elementary logic. The book addresses a remarkably broad range of topics in logic in a student-friendly and engaging fashion. It is a treat to read.' Christopher Daly, University of Manchester\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eA rigorous, yet accessible and entertaining introduction to the field of logic, this book provides students with a unique insight into logic as a living field and how it connects to other fields of inquiry including philosophy, computer science, linguistics, and mathematics. With no background knowledge needed, students are introduced to a critical examination of 'classical logic', and the technical issues and paradoxes that may be encountered. Each chapter includes key pedagogical features such as marginal notes, definitions, chapter summaries and practice exercises. Arguments are backed up by authentic examples of logic within natural languages and everyday life. The flexible chapter structure allows instructors to tailor their teaching for either a one-semester or two-semester course, according to their students' needs and knowledge. Online resources include a companion website featuring further readings, class handouts, LaTeX resources, along with an Online Proof Evaluator allowing students to get real-time feedback.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e1. The Foundations of Classical Propositional Logic\u003cbr\u003e 2. Truth-Functionality and the Boolean Connectives\u003cbr\u003e 3. Truth, Consequence, and Explosions!\u003cbr\u003e 4. Rules for Boolean Connectives\u003cbr\u003e 5. Cracks in the Utopian Vision: Apparent Disconnects Between PL and Natural Language, and how Pragmatics Might Help\u003cbr\u003e 6. Conditionals I\u003cbr\u003e 7. Conditionals II\u003cbr\u003e 8. Logical Form, Hidden Form, and Deep Structure\u003cbr\u003e 9. Truth-Functional Completeness Etc.\u003cbr\u003e 10. From Aristotelian Logic to Quantifiers and Variables\u003cbr\u003e 11. The Foundations of Quantified Logic and the System QL\u003cbr\u003e 12. Formal Semantics for PL and QL\u003cbr\u003e 13. Controversy Over How to Handle Descriptions\u003cbr\u003e 14. Natural Deduction Rules for QL\u003cbr\u003e 15. QL Proof Strategies, Advice, and Derived Rules\u003cbr\u003e 16. More Cracks: Reference Failure\u003cbr\u003e 17. Semantic Tableaux\u003cbr\u003e 18. Completeness and Soundness Worries (and Prospects for Their Resolutions)\u003cbr\u003e 19. The Journey From Extension to Intension\u003cbr\u003e 20. Lambdas!\u003cbr\u003e 21. The Sorites Paradox and the Problem of Vagueness\u003cbr\u003e 22. The Liar and its Descendants\u003cbr\u003e 23. Finding a Way Forward.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Semantics, discourse analysis, etc [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Semantics, discourse analysis, etc\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Semantics,%20discourse%20analysis,%20etc%20%5BCFG%5D%22\"\u003eCFG\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Cambridge University Press","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52410866401560,"sku":"9781009220538","price":95.49,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9781009220538i.jpg?v=1784252802","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/logic-for-everyone-from-proof-to-paradox-hardback-9781009220538","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}