Introduction to Logic

Author: Chen Bo
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: Logic is the science of reasoning and argumentation. Its main task is to provide standards for identifying correct (valid) reasoning and arguments, as well as incorrect (invalid) reasoning and arguments, and to teach people how to reason and argue correctly, identify, expose, and refute flawed reasoning and arguments. This is an introductory logic textbook consisting of six chapters and one appendix, which are: Logic as the Science of Reasoning and Argumentation, Propositional Logic, Term Logic, Predicate Logic, Inductive Logic, Informal Logic, Formalization Methods and Formal Systems. Through the design of the main text, chapter summaries, discussion questions, and exercises, the book aims to broaden students' knowledge horizons, enable them to reason and argue correctly, and cultivate their rational spirit.