{"product_id":"logic-for-dummies-isbn-9780471799412","title":"Logic For Dummies","description":"\u003cb\u003eA straightforward guide to logic concepts\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLogic concepts are more mainstream than you may realize. There’s logic every place you look and in almost everything you do, from deciding which shirt to buy to asking your boss for a raise, and even to watching television, where themes of such shows as \u003ci\u003eCSI\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eNumbers\u003c\/i\u003e incorporate a variety of logistical studies. \u003ci\u003eLogic For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e explains a vast array of logical concepts and processes in easy-to-understand language that make everything clear to you, whether you’re a college student of a student of life. You’ll find out about: \u003cul type=\"disc\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eFormal Logic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSyllogisms\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstructing proofs and refutations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePropositional and predicate logic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eModal and fuzzy logic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSymbolic logic\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeductive and inductive reasoning\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eL\u003ci\u003eogic For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e tracks an introductory logic course at the college level. Concrete, real-world examples help you understand each concept you encounter, while fully worked out proofs and fun logic problems encourage you students to apply what you’ve learned.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cb\u003eIntroduction.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart I: Overview of Logic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 1: What Is This Thing Called Logic?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 2: Logical Developments from Aristotle to the Computer.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 3: Just for the Sake of Argument.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart II: Formal Sentential Logic (SL).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 4: Formal Affairs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 5: The Value of Evaluation.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 6: Turning the Tables: Evaluating Statements with Truth Tables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 7: Taking the Easy Way Out: Creating Quick Tables.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 8: Truth Grows on Trees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart III: Proofs, Syntax, and Semantics in SL.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 9: What Have You Got to Prove?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 10: Equal Opportunities: Putting Equivalence Rules to Work.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 11: Big Assumptions with Conditional and Indirect Proofs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 12: Putting It All Together: Strategic Moves to Polish Off Any Proof.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 13: One for All and All for One.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 14: Syntactical Maneuvers and Semantic Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart IV: Quantifier Logic (QL).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 15: Expressing Quantity with Quality: Introducing Quantifier Logic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 16: QL Translations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 17: Proving Arguments with QL.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 18: Good Relations and Positive Identities.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 19: Planting a Quantity of Trees.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart V: Modern Developments in Logic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 20: Computer Logic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 21: Sporting Propositions: Non-Classical Logic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 22: Paradox and Axiomatic Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart VI: The Part of Tens.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 23: Ten Quotes about Logic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 24: Ten Big Names in Logic.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChapter 25: Ten Tips for Passing a Logic Exam.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cb\u003eMark Zegarelli\u003c\/b\u003e is a professional writer with degrees in both English and Math from Rutgers University. He has earned his living for many years writing vast quantities of logic puzzles, a hefty chunk of software documentation, and the occasional book or film review. Along the way, he’s also paid a few bills doing housecleaning, decorative painting, and (for ten hours) retail sales. He likes writing best, though.  \u003cb\u003eFeatures real-world examples and worked-out proofs\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClarify your thinking and apply logic to everyday life\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking to learn logic, but feel lost? Relax! This friendly guide explains logic concepts in plain English, from proofs, predicate logic, and paradox to symbolic logic, semantic structures, and syllogisms. Step-by-step examples show you how to build and prove logical arguments and put equivalence rules to work. 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