The Elements of Logic [Hardcover]

Stephen F. Barker (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0070037302 | ISBN-13: 978-0070037304 | Publication Date: December 1, 1988 | Edition: 5 Sub

This introductory logic text is designed for courses that cover both formal and informal logic. Many exercises have been revised, as have the sections on informal logic. The text covers a broad, traditional range of topics and includes a large number of exercises with concisely and pointedly illustrated logical principles. Answers to selected exercises are included in the study guide. This edition includes new material on the logic of identity, the use of logic in writing, and the status of logic laws-plus many more exercises.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 291 pages
• Publisher: Mcgraw-Hill College; 5 Sub edition (December 1, 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0070037302
• ISBN-13: 978-0070037304
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,648,679 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars WATCH OUT FOR MISTAKES IN THIS BOOK., July 24, 2010

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Ole Anders (Coquina Beach, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Elements of Logic with Free Student Study Guide CD-ROM (Hardcover)

Barker Errata 1985 4th edition

Page: Correction: Comment

2 FOR Irish PUT English:BOOLE WAS ENGLISH, BUT HE TAUGHT IN IRELAND.
THE MISTAKE THAT HE WAS IRISH OCCURS ELSEWHERE, FOR EXAMPLE, IN ROSENBLOOM'S BOOK.

49: "logical independence" has not been defined.

222 FOR their meanings PUT they: AS STATED ON PAGE 29, WORDS NOT MEANINGS ARE AMBIGUOUS.

360 FOR truth-funcitonal PUT truth-functional

364 FOR Tertia Derapti PUT Tertia Darapti
Derapti is invalid: it has a negative major but an affirmative conclusion. The mistake occurs elsewhere, for example in Kneebone's book.

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars logic, January 9, 2006

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Cindie "Cindie" (Florida) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Elements of Logic (Hardcover)

This book is good in its explations but it does not contain enough. There are no answers to the excercises so you don't know if you are studying properly. The CD is just another book PDF. No interactive excersises that help or anything of the sort. Stay away from this book if you can!

5.0 out of 5 stars Elements of Logic a brief review, November 10, 2008

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Richard L. Jackson - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Elements of Logic (Hardcover)

I have just purchased the Elements of Logic and it has already proven to be a huge help in my studies and work of apologetics. It was quoted in a video I launched on YouTube and has been used to give definitions of logical terms and phrases in the comments section as well. I would rank it second only to Copi and Hurley but a well written 3rd text book. It is definitely money well invested and will sharpen up your logical skills. I encourage a perusal of this well written volume.