Understanding Symbolic Logic

by Virginia Klenk

This comprehensive introduction presents the fundamentals of symbolic logic clearly, systematically, and in a straightforward style accessible to readers. Each chapter, or unit, is divided into easily comprehended small “bites” that enable learners to master the material step-by-step, rather than being overwhelmed by masses of information covered too quickly. The book provides extremely detailed explanations of procedures and techniques, and was written in the conviction that anyone can thoroughly master its content. A four-part organization covers sentential logic, monadic predicate logic, relational predicate logic, and extra credit units that glimpse into alternative methods of logic and more advanced topics. For individuals interested in the formal study of logic.

Genres: Philosophy, Logic, Nonfiction, Science, Mathematics, School, Reference

480 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1983

Reviews

[Sam]

I want to do an infomercial for this book.

[CoolBreeze1978]

One of my all-time prized possessions. This book and more importantly the class, made college educational for me.

[Shahid]

nice

[Joseph Syverson]

This book will teach the serious reader how to do Classical symbolic logic. It is thorough and easy to understand. There were certainly a few parts that lost me, but doing the abundant exercises at the end of each chapter and occasionally rereading a section cleared most issues up. Because I read this book as part of a course with a live instructor, especially opaque parts were cleared up by attending class. If you want to learn logic on your own, I would still recommend this book. However, it is quite expensive and there are many other options available. It also treats logic at a depth that would better interest the professional philosopher, computer scientist or mathematician, than the casual humanist or scientist. So, if you want a more succinct overview, there may be some more rewarding options to investigate. Thank you Virginia Klenk!

[John]

Completed unit 13 but have to shelf it for now. This book is well organized and easy to follow. I went through the first half of the book rather quickly but the latter portion has really bogged me down. I dont think this is a fault of the formatting, but instead, my wondering interests.

[Joe Martin]

Understanding Symbolic Logic (4th Edition) by Virginia Klenk (2001)

[Benjamin Plume]

presented in an understandable, quick-study format.

[Ricx Quindao]

This book is recommended in our class and I would really like to read what is this is all about so that I can a better understanding to it.

[Caitlin]

Understanding Symbolic Logic (5th Edition) by Virginia Klenk (2007)