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Logic Made Easy: How to Know When Language Deceives You - Deborah J. Bennett
Logic Made Easy: How to Know When Language Deceives You
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"The best introduction to logic you will find."—Martin Gardner"Professor Bennett entertains as she instructs," writes Publishers Weekly about the penetrating yet practical Logic Made Easy. This brilliantly clear and gratifyingly concise treatment of the ancient Greek discipline identifies the... show more
"The best introduction to logic you will find."—Martin Gardner"Professor Bennett entertains as she instructs," writes Publishers Weekly about the penetrating yet practical Logic Made Easy. This brilliantly clear and gratifyingly concise treatment of the ancient Greek discipline identifies the illogical in everything from street signs to tax forms. Complete with puzzles you can try yourself, Logic Made Easy invites readers to identify and ultimately remedy logical slips in everyday life. Designed with dozens of visual examples, the book guides you through those hair-raising times when logic is at odds with our language and common sense. Logic Made Easy is indeed one of those rare books that will actually make you a more logical human being. 36 illustrations.
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Format: paperback
ISBN: 9780393326925 (0393326926)
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Pages no: 256
Edition language: English
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hpagano
hpagano rated it
4.0 Logic Made Easy: How to Know When Language Deceives You
This was pretty dense reading for me, but I did get a handle on several useful concepts. The book introduces some nuts and bolts of logic, but also gives context for what it teaches, explaining how a given topic fits into the history of logic and how the topic has practical applications for better ...
Brian's Thought Goop
Brian's Thought Goop rated it
3.0 Logic Made Easy: How to Know When Language Deceives You
Not as rigorous as many other logic texts, but somewhat entertaining nonetheless. This book could serve a high level refresher in basic, western logic or as a palatable introduction if followed by deeper books after.
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