Description
Logic is often seen 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 mistaken that view is. He explores the philosophical roots of the subject and explains how modern formal logic addresses issues ranging from the existence of God and the reality of time to paradoxes of probability and decision theory. The basics of formal logic are presented in simple, non-technical terms, showing that logic is a powerful and exciting part of modern philosophy. This new edition expands the discussion to include algorithms, axioms and proofs in mathematics. The Very Short Introductions series offers concise, accessible guides to a wide range of subjects, combining facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas and enthusiasm.
Information
Author: Priest Graham
Language: English
Publication date: February 1, 2018
Manufacturer: MEGABOOKS CZ-Distribuční centrum Vyškov
Genres: English literature, Books, Foreign language books
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 184
ISBN/EAN: 9780198811701