Logic For Dummies

Mark Zegarelli is a math teacher and professional writer who holds degrees in Mathematics and English from Rutgers University. He’s the author of Fractions For Dummies, Basic Math & Pre-Algebra For Dummies, and Basic Math & Pre-Algebra Workbook For Dummies.

• Introduction 1Part 1: Getting Started with Logic 5Chapter 1: Taking a Logical Perspective 7Chapter 2: Following Logical Developments from Aristotle to AI 17Chapter 3: Just for the Sake of Argument 35Part 2: Flourishing with Formal Sentential Logic 61Chapter 4: Engaging with Formal Affairs 63Chapter 5: Embracing the Value of Evaluation 87Chapter 6: Turning the Tables: Evaluating Statements with Truth Tables 101Chapter 7: Taking the Easy Way Out: Creating Quick Tables 121Chapter 8: Knowing How Truth Grows on Trees 137Part 3: Exploring Proofs, Syntax, and Semantics in SL 159Chapter 9: Providing Proof for What You Propose 161Chapter 10: Applying Equivalence Rules 177Chapter 11: Making Big Assumptions with Conditional and Indirect Proof 195Chapter 12: Polishing Off Your Proofs 207Chapter 13: Putting Operators in Their Place 229Chapter 14: Syntactical Maneuvers and Semantic Considerations 237Part 4: Questing After Quantification Logic 247Chapter 15: Expressing Quantity with Quality: Quantification Logic 249Chapter 16: Embracing QL Translations 263Chapter 17: Proving Arguments with QL 275Chapter 18: Expanding Logical Relations 301Chapter 19: Planting a Quantity of Truth Trees 315Part 5: Meditating on Modern Developments in Logic 327Chapter 20: Computer Logic 329Chapter 21: Sporting Propositions: Non-classical Logic 341Chapter 22: Paradox and Axiomatic Systems 357Part 6: The Part of Tens 369Chapter 23: Ten (or So) Quotes about Logic 371Chapter 24: Ten Big Names in Logic 373Chapter 25: Ten Tips for Passing a Logic Exam 377Index 383

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