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Publication

2017 - Oxford University Press, England

Language

English

Word Count

39,000 words, Guess

Page Count

156 pages

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  • DDC160
  • LCCBC71 .P75 2017

Description

"Logic is often perceived as having little to do with the rest of philosophy, and even less to do with real life. In this lively and accessible introduction, Graham Priest shows how wrong this conception is. He explores the philosophical roots of the subject, explaining how modern formal logic deals with issues ranging from the existence of God and the reality of time to paradoxes of probability and decision theory. Along the way, the basics of formal logic are explained in simple, non-technical terms, showing that logic is a powerful and exciting part of modern philosophy. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable." --Publisher description.

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Series Statement

  • Very short introductions -- 29

Other Editions

  • Logic: a very short introductionOxford University Press2017-01-01

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