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Logical Labyrinths
Raymond Smullyan
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Description for Logical Labyrinths
Hardcover. Features an approach to the teaching of mathematical logic by putting it in the context of the puzzles and paradoxes of common language and rational thought. Using the logic of lying and truth-telling, this book introduces the informal reasoning preparing them for the formal study of symbolic logic, from propositional logic to first-order logic. Num Pages: 275 pages, black & white illustrations, black & white tables. BIC Classification: PBCD. Category: (G) General (US: Trade); (UU) Undergraduate. Dimension: 238 x 163 x 23. Weight in Grams: 570.
This book features a unique approach to the teaching of mathematical logic by putting it in the context of the puzzles and paradoxes of common language and rational thought. It serves as a bridge from the author’s puzzle books to his technical writing in the fascinating field of mathematical logic. Using the logic of lying and truth-telling, the author introduces the readers to informal reasoning preparing them for the formal study of symbolic logic, from propositional logic to first-order logic, a subject that has many important applications to philosophy, mathematics, and computer science. The book includes a journey through the ... Read more
This book features a unique approach to the teaching of mathematical logic by putting it in the context of the puzzles and paradoxes of common language and rational thought. It serves as a bridge from the author’s puzzle books to his technical writing in the fascinating field of mathematical logic. Using the logic of lying and truth-telling, the author introduces the readers to informal reasoning preparing them for the formal study of symbolic logic, from propositional logic to first-order logic, a subject that has many important applications to philosophy, mathematics, and computer science. The book includes a journey through the ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2008
Publisher
A K Peters/CRC Press
Condition
New
Number of Pages
336
Place of Publication
Natick, United States
ISBN
9781568814438
SKU
V9781568814438
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About Raymond Smullyan
Raymond M. Smullyan is a highly-regarded research mathematician and a successful author with numerous popular books on logic puzzles, as well as more technical works on logic. In addition, he is a magician, close friend of Martin Gardner, and a very popular figure in the international puzzle community.
Reviews for Logical Labyrinths
With the various bridge courses springing around campuses, this book could be used for a first glimpse into mathematical logic. The author has reached a delicate balance between simple fun with the various puzzles that fill the book and the formality of an introductory course on mathematical logic. —MAA Reviews, March 2009 In addition to being one of the ... Read more