A First Course in Logic: An Introduction to Model Theory, Proof Theory, Computability, and Complexity

by Shawn Hedman

The ability to reason and think in a logical manner forms the basis of learning for most mathematics, computer science, philosophy and logic students. Based on the author's teaching notes at the University of Maryland and aimed at a broad audience, this text covers the fundamental topics in classical logic in an extremely clear, thorough and accurate style that is accessible to all the above. Covering propositional logic, first-order logic, and second-order logic, as well as proof theory, computability theory, and model theory, the text also contains numerous carefully graded exercises and is ideal for a first or refresher course.

Genres: Mathematics, Computer Science, Logic, Science, Philosophy, Computers, Nonfiction

431 pages, Paperback

First published September 9, 2004