Logic (Prentice-Hall Foundations of Philosophy Series) [Paperback]

Wesley C. Salmon (Author)

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This book offers a gentle introduction to the scope, nature and function of logic. The third edition offers substantially expanded treatment of causal reasoning.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall College Div; 3 Sub edition (September 1983)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 013540021X
• ISBN-13: 978-0135400210
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.9 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,266,454 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Book on Inductive Logic, October 30, 2003

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This review is from: Logic (Prentice-Hall Foundations of Philosophy Series) (Paperback)

This is book is the best book on inductive logic I have seen. It's unfortunate, therefore, that it has gone out of print. Salmon describes the many different types of inductive arguments, including induction by enumeration, statistical syllogism, analogy, and the hypothetico-deductive method. He also provides a good introduction to inductive fallacies, including insufficient statistics, biased statistics, the fallacy of incomplete evidence, misuses of the argument from authority, and causal fallacies. If you read only one book on inductive logic, read this book!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Easy to be understood. Must-read for Logic!, October 12, 1998

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This review is from: Logic (Prentice-Hall Foundations of Philosophy Series) (Paperback)

Logic is a hard topic, before one read this book. I read the Chinese translation several years ago and find it very precise and concise. Plus suitable examples and good elaboration, nobody can explain logic better with the same amount of words than the author of this book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Explanations by an Acknowledged Authority, February 6, 2005

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This review is from: Logic (Foundations of Philosophy) (Paperback)

Not a textbook (there are no exercises or drills) but an exceedingly clear and tightly written primer explaining the fundamental principles of deductive and inductive logic, replete with interesting examples. Packs a lot into its 150 pages without getting crabbed or elliptical, which is no easy trick. The section on induction and the philosophy of science is particularly good, which is not surprising, since the late Professor Salmon was a leading authority on this subject. Highly recommended as a supplement to your introductory logic textbook.