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Patrick Hurley is an author whose work bridges the fields of logic and philosophy. His approach to teaching and writing emphasizes the need for clear and precise thinking, a quality that permeates his texts. With a background in mathematics and philosophy, he is uniquely positioned to explore complex conceptual systems with both depth and accessibility. Readers will appreciate his ability to make challenging ideas understandable.
- 2023
- 2017
A Concise Introduction to Logic
- 736 pages
- 26 hours of reading
Unsurpassed for its clarity and comprehensiveness, A CONCISE INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC is the #1 introductory logic textbook on the market. In this 13th Edition, Patrick Hurley and new co-author Lori Watson continue to build upon the tradition of a lucid, focused, and accessible presentation of the basic subject matter of both informal and formal logic. How Logical Are You? features connect a section's content to real-life scenarios pertinent to students' lives, using everyday examples to translate new notions and terms into concepts to which readers unfamiliar with the subject matter can relate. Living Logic, a new digital activity, allows students to apply the skills they learn to a real-world problem. The text's extensive, carefully sequenced exercises guide students toward greater proficiency with the skills they are learning. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.
- 2008
The book provides an extensive dictionary of characters from Pynchon's works, detailing each character's name and its probable etymology. A comprehensive introduction analyzes these names within the context of Pynchon's literary strategy, categorizing them to enhance understanding of their significance in his narratives.