ABSTRACT

Introduction to Logic offers one of the most clear, interesting and accessible introductions to what has long been considered one of the most challenging subjects in philosophy. Harry Gensler engages students with the basics of logic through practical examples and important arguments both in the history of philosophy and from contemporary philosophy. Using simple and manageable methods for testing arguments, students are led step-by-step to master the complexities of logic.
The companion LogiCola instructional program and various teaching aids (including a teacher's manual) are available from the book's website: www.routledge.com/textbooks/gensler_logic

chapter 1|6 pages

Introduction

chapter 2|28 pages

Syllogistic Logic

chapter 3|36 pages

Basic Propositional Logic

chapter 4|30 pages

Propositional Proofs

chapter 5|22 pages

Basic Quantificational Logic

chapter 6|20 pages

Relations and Identity

chapter 7|20 pages

Basic Modal Logic

chapter 8|19 pages

Further Modal Systems

chapter 9|23 pages

Deontic and Imperative Logic

chapter 10|22 pages

Belief Logic

chapter 11|22 pages

A Formalized Ethical Theory

chapter 12|13 pages

Metalogic

chapter 13|36 pages

Inductive Reasoning

chapter 14|21 pages

Meaning and Definitions

chapter 15|21 pages

Fallacies and Argumentation