Meaning and Argument: An Introduction to Logic Through Language

By Ernest Lepore, Sam Cumming, Lepore

Book Overview

Meaning and Argument is a popular introduction to philosophy of logic and philosophy of language.

Offers a distinctive philosophical, rather than mathematical, approach to logic Concentrates on symbolization and works out all the technical logic with truth tables instead of derivations Incorporates the insights of half a century's work in philosophy and linguistics on anaphora by Peter Geach, Gareth Evans, Hans Kamp, and Irene Heim among others Contains numerous exercises and a corresponding answer key An extensive appendix allows readers to explore subjects that go beyond what is usually covered in an introductory logic course Updated edition includes over a dozen new problem sets and revisions throughout Features an accompanying website at http: //ruccs.rutgers.edu/ logic/MeaningArgument.html

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1118390199
• ISBN13: 9781118390191
• Release Date: September 2012
• Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 8.9"