Phu Xuan University Library
|
PXU E-LIB
Sign in
Fundamental Methods of Logic

External

Fundamental Methods of Logic

Fundamental Methods of Logic is suitable for a one-semester introduction to logic/critical reasoning course. It covers a variety of topics at an introductory level. Chapter One introduces basic notions, such as arguments and explanations, validity and soundness, deductive and inductive reasoning; it also covers basic analytical techniques, such as distinguishing premises from conclusions and diagramming arguments.

PhilosophyHumanities
Author
Matthew Knachel
Publisher
University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
Source
LibreTexts
License
CC BY
Language
EN
Read online Download PDF (open licence)
Contents· 41 sections
  1. 01: The Basics of Logical Analysis
  2. 1.01: What is Logic
  3. 1.02: Basic Notions - Propositions and Arguments
  4. 1.03: Recognizing and Explicating Arguments
  5. 1.04: Deductive and Inductive Arguments
  6. 1.05: Diagramming Arguments
  7. 1.06: Footnotes
  8. 02: Informal Logical Fallacies
  9. 2.01: Logical Fallacies - Formal and Informal
  10. 2.02: Fallacies of Distraction
  11. 2.03: Fallacies of Weak Induction
  12. 2.04: Fallacies of Illicit Presumption
  13. 2.05: Fallacies of Lingustic Emphasis
  14. 2.06: Footnotes
  15. 03: Deductive Logic I - Aristotelian Logic
  16. 3.01: Deductive Logics
  17. 3.02: Classes and Categorical Propositions
  18. 3.03: The Square of Opposition
  19. 3.04: Operations on Categorical Sentences
  20. 3.05: Problems with the Square of Opposition
  21. 3.06: Categorical Syllogisms
  22. 3.07: Footnotes
  23. 04: Deductive Logic II - Sentential Logic
  24. 4.01: Why Another Deductive Logic
  25. 4.02: Syntax of Sentential Logic
  26. 4.03: Semantics of Sentential Logic
  27. 4.04: Translating from English to Sentential Logic
  28. 4.05: Testing the Validity of Sentential Logic
  29. 4.06: Footnotes
  30. 05: Inductive Logic I - Analogical and Causal Arguments
  31. 5.01: Inductive Logics
  32. 5.02: Arguments from Analogy
  33. 5.03: Causal Reasoning
  34. 5.04: Footnotes
  35. 06: Inductive Logic II - Probability and Statistics
  36. 6.01: The Probability of Calculus
  37. 6.02: Probability and Decision Making - Value and Utility
  38. 6.03: Probability and Belief - Bayesian Reasoning
  39. 6.04: Basic Statistical Concepts and Techniques
  40. 6.05: How to Lie with Statistics
  41. 6.06: Footnotes