I usually find them so dry and boring but this one was actually interesting and engaging Jul 03, John Martindale rated it liked it Shelves: philosophy. The first logic textbook I went mostly through was by Copi and I must say Hurley's introduction was far better in format, content and exercises. I cannot speak though for the sections on propositional and predicate logic, for I didn't read them in either Copi or Hurley.
Having gone through much of the content and ordering of information that Hurley, Copi and others gave numerous times, I now think much is done simply to be done, without any sense of relationship and practical value, and lots of The first logic textbook I went mostly through was by Copi and I must say Hurley's introduction was far better in format, content and exercises.
Having gone through much of the content and ordering of information that Hurley, Copi and others gave numerous times, I now think much is done simply to be done, without any sense of relationship and practical value, and lots of content doesn't easily translate into ordinary life. So I have doubts as to the relative value of these logic textbooks, compared to other works more focused on argumentation and induction.
I recently discovered Stephen Toulmin, who recognizing the impracticability of much formal logic to ordinary life, and even the unhelpful ways induction is often expressed, created a method very relevant to all writers and speakers wanting to create well-reasoned and logical arguments. I wish all the time I spent grappling with Hurley was instead dedicated to mastering the Toulmin method, I think I would be better served.
Aug 27, James Morrison rated it it was amazing. It might seem odd to review a text book on the subject of logic. I happen to think the thing that our society is lacking most nowadays is simply the ability to make rational decisions based on the skill needed to understand analysis and distinguish the rational from the irrational. This book provides an excellent basis for disclosing poorly conceived political policies, finding flaws in what we read and see on television, and quite simply making sound arguments ourselves.
I find the chapter on I It might seem odd to review a text book on the subject of logic. I find the chapter on Informal Fallacies one of the most interesting. Many meaningful examples are used and it is written in a way that is easy to understand. I personally don't have much interest in Propositional Logic symbols and proposition tables and such , but I'm sure some people do and this is a good primer on that too. Jun 28, Zephyr rated it it was amazing.
I have greatly enjoyed the study of logic, both in the context of college philosophy courses and in its application to daily life as the framework for rational thinking. Of the logic texts I have read and used by Irving Copi, Trudy Govier and others this is the one I most enjoyed reading and feel I most benefitted from. I have found that I most effectively gain mastery of new concepts through application and Hurley's book is packed with good examples.
I found working through these useful in be I have greatly enjoyed the study of logic, both in the context of college philosophy courses and in its application to daily life as the framework for rational thinking. I found working through these useful in being able to recognize and apply logical and illogical thinking in daily life. Jun 13, Confirmed Neurotic rated it really liked it.
A gem of a book. Clear, concise, elegant and to the point. Makes one understand even the toughest topic of syllogistic logic in a easy way. A must for anyone who wants to learn about logic, fallacies, definitions and their origin, and philosophical approach of logic.
It's a life changer if you want to develop the habit of debating or if you have to ever let people know why and how they are wrong during and argument. Mr Hurley has done an excellent job by writing this book. This is on top of the A gem of a book. This is on top of the list of my favourite books. Nov 14, Chris Gager rated it liked it.
Very difficult and mathematical after the simple beginnings. I think we were all baffled. There were about ten guys in the class plus one female. Absolutely gorgeous woman A tall, slender red-haired gal who worked as a stripper and invited her classmates to come and see the show. Date is approximate. View 2 comments. A great introduction to logic. Well organized and clear, this is a great place to start for the person looking for exposure to the fundamentals of logic. This is actually pretty interesting for a textbook.
A few things I liked about this book: 1. It's very flexible and allows you to skip around. That's a deliberate feature highlighted in the introduction - the author offers several curricula that rearrange and omit various chapters and sections, depending on the interests of the student. Each chapter and even most sections are more-or-less indepndent - while the previous sections sometimes enrich the experience, they aren't necessary. Certainly the units are basically independent.
Unlike most log A few things I liked about this book: 1. Unlike most logic books, this book puts language and rhetoric at the heart of every section. The books engages with real-world issues and arguments, drawing from a variety of authentic texts to both illustrate and serve as practice.
Every section has an unbelievable amount of practice material - around 40 exercises or more. Some are answered in the back. There are plenty of graphics and visuals throughout the book. If I had to make a complaint, it's that I got a little bogged down or bored by some sections. However, even that isn't really a complaint since the book was designed to allow me skip those sections. If you want a highly accessible logic book that focuses on real-world arguments, then this is the book for you.
Read this for a logic class. I would of much rather spent more time on the fallacies and seen more ways in which they are used both incorrectly and correctly. I didn't really care for anything else in the book. It was a decent textbook, but my horrible teacher didn't help, all she did was go through the book and never added anything else of her own.
Oct 14, Alvaro rated it really liked it. Loved it. It needed an additional chapter on inductive logic but I really enjoyed it and I will be using it as a bible for my LSAT studies This a great introduction to logic. It can be long winded at times, but for the most part it does a well job of explaining the material.
And do not worry, every chapter provides countless examples. Sep 16, M. One of the best books in Logic. If you really interested to understand what is meant by deduction and induction, and formal and informal logic you should read this book. I can only comment on its covering of syllogistic logic as that is as far as I got before being whisked off by other, better books. I have to say that it gives a pretty poor understanding of that type of logic, because it undoes it of its roots and screws the student around, thinking they've grasped what is made to seem simpler than it really is.
It's ok for the basics, but, unfortunately, like many books on philosophy, it's not comprehensive on this subject. I might even go so far to say that i I can only comment on its covering of syllogistic logic as that is as far as I got before being whisked off by other, better books. I might even go so far to say that it deceives the reader into thinking it's taught syllogistic logic adequately, and I might even say it treats that logic with an amount of contempt and belittles it.
But this is an unfair review of the whole book, as I have yet to read the rest. It brought me into proper philosophy, by searching for what was left unsaid in the book, so in that sense it was the best book I've ever read I guess you could say. As textbooks go, this one was still rather interesting and engaging.
I might be biased since I do enjoy reading textbooks and academic journals. Even if boring, the context is important. Having the ability to argue productively is a tough skill to obtain but is extremely important. It is also missing in our culture. I feel this book would benefit everyone. Apr 25, Najib Bouhout rated it it was amazing. You get no fun if you don't do the exercises. Then you find yourself dealing with sings ans symbols and ask where the simple good old sentence is.
I liked the book Still, dry prose makes you miss fiction. Great content. Really helps you understand the material. Mar 22, Maarten Tummers rated it it was amazing. The journey to logic starts here. Apr 18, Filipe rated it liked it. Good content, but the book is too difficult to acquire. Excellent book that I think everyone should read after they've taken a standard college freshman English writing class. Nov 26, Jonathan Hockey rated it really liked it.
Useful resource, clear explanations and a good range of exercises to test your understanding. Awesome introduction. Check nearby libraries Library. Share this book Facebook. Last edited by ImportBot. October 23, History.
An edition of A concise introduction to logic Written in English — pages. Subjects Logic , Logica , Logique. A concise introduction to logic , Cengage Learning. Libraries near you: WorldCat. A concise introduction to logic , Wadsworth. Not in Library. A concise introduction to logic , Wadsworth Pub. Edition Notes Includes index. Classifications Library of Congress BC H83 The Physical Object Pagination xxiv, p. Community Reviews 0 Feedback? Loading Related Books. October 23, Edited by ImportBot.
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