Logic For Dummies 1st Edition

I think this was a surprisingly well written book. It was very clear, easy to read, and had a lot of exercises to practice with. There were some errors in some of the solutions, but I actually found that, because I learned a lot from the chapters, I was able to identify that they were errors in the first place. Overall, I got a ton out of it, and recommend for anyone trying to learn logic, or as a very light introduction to math proofs.

I have schlepped through the Hodges and Tarski books to teach myself basic symbolic logic, as well as the Schaum's guide for practice problems.Why, I ask myself. Probably because I dropped college logic because I found it too confusing and the professor an obtuse windbag. Because of this act of cowardice, I have tried to make amends by learning on my own in my spare time. I also found that I enjoyed it, but it was slow-going.While far from perfect, this is the BEST way to learn solid fundamentals in logic, I only wish it were available years ago. I would have saved lots of time and frustration.

This is a most amazing book. It guides the neophyte step by step into the complexities of symbolic logic , and it really teaches you what it is all about. I've gone through many other so called "introductions" to logic, which compared to this, do not meet one's expectations. I believe this books is as good for anyone new to the subject as for those with advanced knowledge.

Like the other reviewers said, this text has got a fair amount of errors. But I don't think they're majorly significant. In fact, if you're paying attention you'll catch on to them pretty quickly and a quick pencil scratch-off and write-in and you're all set again. I don't have any prior knowledge in logic so I can't really say how comprehensive this book is but it covers what I wanted it to do: to formally present, test and prove logically statements. It's got page fulls of examples and basic form types so you'll be able to manipulate all your real life logical problems with ease. Plus, cover up the answers and you've got a handy workbook as well. Not a bad investment for the home-study logician like myself.

I love these books I teach philosophy, I use this book, critical thinking, and philosophy for dummies to introduce my students to the methods and Ideas of directed thought, and the wonder, and power of Wisdom. I recommend to anyone that would like to expand understanding of self, reason, and evidence.

This book effectively explains how to reduce logical expressions to formulaic equations called "sentential logic", but it's not for beginners or dummies. It also left out any meaningful instruction about identifying logical fallacies, which is what I was looking for when purchasing the book.

I was trying to understand certain basics of Logic and this one is very easy to assimilate. He introduces all the concepts in a nice manner with good example and it is very easy to follow. One of those dummy books which are very useful for the smart ones too.

Cuts right to the point. Easy to use and cuts out all the annoying BS.