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Introductory logic is generally taught as a straightforward
technical discipline. In this book, John MacFarlane helps the
reader think about the limitations of, presuppositions of, and
alternatives to classical first-order predicate logic, making this
an ideal introduction to philosophical logic for any student who
already has completed an introductory logic course. The book
explores the following questions. Are there quantificational idioms
that cannot be expressed with the familiar universal and
existential quantifiers? How can logic be extended to capture modal
notions like necessity and obligation? Does the material
conditional adequately capture the meaning of 'if'-and if not, what
are the alternatives? Should logical consequence be understood in
terms of models or in terms of proofs? Can one intelligibly
question the validity of basic logical principles like Modus Ponens
or Double Negation Elimination? Is the fact that classical logic
validates the inference from a contradiction to anything a flaw,
and if so, how can logic be modified to repair it? How, exactly, is
logic related to reasoning? Must classical logic be revised in
order to be applied to vague language, and if so how? Each chapter
is organized around suggested readings and includes exercises
designed to deepen the reader's understanding. Key Features: An
integrated treatment of the technical and philosophical issues
comprising philosophical logic Designed to serve students taking
only one course in logic beyond the introductory level Provides
tools and concepts necessary to understand work in many areas of
analytic philosophy Includes exercises, suggested readings, and
suggestions for further exploration in each chapter
Introductory logic is generally taught as a straightforward
technical discipline. In this book, John MacFarlane helps the
reader think about the limitations of, presuppositions of, and
alternatives to classical first-order predicate logic, making this
an ideal introduction to philosophical logic for any student who
already has completed an introductory logic course. The book
explores the following questions. Are there quantificational idioms
that cannot be expressed with the familiar universal and
existential quantifiers? How can logic be extended to capture modal
notions like necessity and obligation? Does the material
conditional adequately capture the meaning of 'if'-and if not, what
are the alternatives? Should logical consequence be understood in
terms of models or in terms of proofs? Can one intelligibly
question the validity of basic logical principles like Modus Ponens
or Double Negation Elimination? Is the fact that classical logic
validates the inference from a contradiction to anything a flaw,
and if so, how can logic be modified to repair it? How, exactly, is
logic related to reasoning? Must classical logic be revised in
order to be applied to vague language, and if so how? Each chapter
is organized around suggested readings and includes exercises
designed to deepen the reader's understanding. Key Features: An
integrated treatment of the technical and philosophical issues
comprising philosophical logic Designed to serve students taking
only one course in logic beyond the introductory level Provides
tools and concepts necessary to understand work in many areas of
analytic philosophy Includes exercises, suggested readings, and
suggestions for further exploration in each chapter
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A Clarinet Almanac
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This Is A New Release Of The Original 1880 Edition.
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