Introduction to logic
by Irving Marmer Copi, Carl Cohen · first published 1953
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A structured entry point to formal logic, with many exercises for practicing argument analysis and symbolic reasoning. It is a useful starting place for learning to evaluate valid inference.
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Introduction to Logic is a proven textbook that has been honed through the collaborative efforts of many scholars over the last five decades. Its scrupulous attention to detail and precision in exposition and explanation is matched by the greatest accuracy in all associated detail. In addition, it continues to capture student interest through its personalized human setting and current examples. The 14th Edition of Introduction to Logic, written by Copi, Cohen & McMahon, is dedicated to the many thousands of students and their teachers - at hundreds of universities in the United States and arou
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I recommend "Introduction to Logic", by Irving Copi and others. It is intended for philosophy majors I think, but works very well for general readers.
on “Ask HN: Books that teach you logic building skills” ↗…different domains which may be of the type OP is asking for: 1. The Trivium: The Liberal Arts of Logic, Grammar, and Rhetoric : Understanding the Nature and Function of Language by Sister Miriam Joseph. 2. Introduction to Logic by Irving Copi. 3. Computer Systems: A Programmer's Perspective by Randall Bryant and others. 5. Prolog Programming by Ivan Bratko. 6. Information Theory, Inference and Learning Algorithms by David…
on “Ask HN: Which book can attract anyone towards your field of study?” ↗I would recommend the book, Introduction to Logic by Irving M Copi and others. It has a large number of interesting exercises too. Another choice would be the book, 'The Trivium: The Liberal Arts of Logic, Grammar, and Rhetoric : Understanding the Nature…
on “Ask HN: Recommendations for Learning Logical Reasoning?” ↗Introduction to Logic by Irving Copi used to be like that (back when I read it many years ago). I taught myself using that book as my main read.
on “An Illustrated Book of Bad Arguments” ↗