{"product_id":"introduction-to-logic-paperback-1","title":"Introduction to Logic - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHarry J. Gensler\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction to Logic is clear and concise, uses interesting examples (many philosophical in nature), and has easy-to-use proof methods. Its key features, retained in this Third Edition, include: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003esimpler ways to test arguments, including an innovative proof method and the star test for syllogisms; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea wide scope of materials, suiting it for introductory or intermediate courses; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eengaging examples, from philosophy and everyday life; \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003euseful for self-study and preparation for standardized tests, like the LSAT;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ea reasonable price (a third the cost of some competitors); and \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eexercises that correspond to the free LogiCola instructional program. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e　\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Third Edition: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eimproves explanations, especially on areas that students find difficult;\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ehas a fuller explanation of traditional Copi proofs and of truth trees; and \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eupdates the companion LogiCola software, which now is touch friendly (for use on Windows tablets and touch monitors), installs more easily on Windows and Macintosh, and adds exercises on Copi proofs and on truth trees. You can still install LogiCola for free (from http: \/\/www.harryhiker.com\/lc or http: \/\/www.routledge.com\/cw\/gensler). \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHarry J. Gensler, S.J., is Professor of Philosophy at Loyola University Chicago. His fourteen earlier books include \u003ci\u003eGödel's Theorem Simplified \u003c\/i\u003e(1984), \u003ci\u003eFormal Ethics \u003c\/i\u003e(1996), \u003ci\u003eCatholic Philosophy Anthology \u003c\/i\u003e(2005), \u003ci\u003eHistorical Dictionary of Logic \u003c\/i\u003e(2006), \u003ci\u003eHistorical Dictionary of Ethics \u003c\/i\u003e(2008), \u003ci\u003eEthics: A Contemporary Introduction \u003c\/i\u003e(1998 \u0026amp; 2011), \u003ci\u003eEthics and the Golden Rule \u003c\/i\u003e(2013), and \u003ci\u003eEthics and Religion \u003c\/i\u003e(2016).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 428\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 20, 2016\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127482093703,"sku":"9781138910591","price":129.58,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/96700abe28add4c1adc07bfd1fbe41e6.webp?v=1732588890","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/introduction-to-logic-paperback-1","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}