Introduction to Logic | 
| Author: Harry Gensler
Publisher: Routledge
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Edition: 1
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Pages: 416
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.6
Dimensions (in): 9.6 x 6.4 x 1
ISBN: 0415226759
Dewey Decimal Number: 160
EAN: 9780415226752
ASIN: 0415226759
Publication Date: December 29, 2001
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Introduction to Logic offers one of the most clear, interesting and accessible introductions to what has long been considered one of the most challenging subjects in philosophy. Harry Gensler engages readers with the basics of logic through practical examples and important arguments in the history of philosophy and from contemporary philosophy. Using simpler and manageable methods for testing arguments, readers are led through in a careful step-by-step way to master the complexities of logic.
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Wonderful January 6, 2009
This is a suberb introduction to logic. Professor Gensler has a remarkable talent for simplifying and explaining complex concepts without sacrificing rigour. The proof strategies are excellent and as damn near mechanical as you could hope for ( predicate logic with relations and identity less so, but that's the nature of the beast. Even there, Gensler gives helpful heuristics).
Learning progresses in bite-sized crystal clear sections interspersed with many interesting exercises, and if you're still a little shaky on a topic, the logicola program provides an almost inexhaustible supply of further practice, and also gives useful feedback and hints. It makes learning logic seem almost like a game.
If you're into Mathematics, you should check out Gensler's "Godel's Theorem Simplified", it's a treat.
I concure! Best intro to logic out there. July 25, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
As a grad student in philosophy, I still find it helpfull to brush up on logic while breaking down complex argumentation during my research. This book is fantastically clear in its explanation of logic. My only hesitation during my reading was looking out for theistic themes hidden within the text. But although Gensler is a devout theist, he does an excellent job of exploring both arguments in his examples whenever he uses creation arguments. He makes sure to introduce logical fallacies and his exercises are great because he makes you translate real arguments we still use today.
I would even go so far as to recommend this book over Barwise and Etchemendy's "Language Proof and Logic". Although their software is far better, Logicola is practical and easy to use.
Great Book to Learn Logic April 15, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
This book is a great introduction to logic that is does not have a biblical slant. It is easy to understand and covers all types of introductory logic. Great for high school, homeschool, or college.
Clear concise and effective February 11, 2008
2 out of 4 found this review helpful
Though I am only part way through the book, I have gone far enough to appreciate Gensler's clear writing, simple examples and engaging excercises.
Great Preparation for Mathematical Logic... February 10, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I had the pleasure of taking Professor Gensler's intro logic course when he was a faculty member at the University of Scranton. Although I still have his old course notes, I picked up a (much nicer) printed copy of his revised book.
Although his logic course is geared more towards philosophy students, I have found it very helpful in brushing up on symbolic logic, as I attempt to study advanced mathematical topics, such as nonstandard analysis, and probability theory. If you work through his course, you shouldn't have much trouble following the proofs in mathematical logic, computer science, or any related discipline.
As an added bonus, your ability to parse natural language into symbolic format should be an unfair advantage in preparation for standardized tests, such as the LSAT or GRE, which have some sections on logical reasoning ability in the verbal sections.
Science and mathematics education would improve quickly if more professors took his computer/book based approach to instruction. I strongly recommend it.
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