Introduction to Logic and to the Methodology of the Deductive Sciences - Alfred Tarski - Hardcover

Now in its fourth edition, this classic work clearly and concisely introduces the subject of logic and its applications. The first part of the book explains the basic concepts and principles which make up the elements of logic. The author demonstrates that these ideas are found in allbranches of mathematics, and that logical laws are constantly applied in mathematical reasoning. The second part of the book shows the applications of logic in mathematical theory building with concrete examples that draw upon the concepts and principles presented in the first section. Numerousexercises and an introduction to the theory of real numbers are also presented. Students, teachers and general readers interested in logic and mathematics will find this book to be an invaluable introduction to the subject.Tarski, Alfred is the author of 'Introduction to Logic and to the Methodology of the Deductive Sciences - Alfred Tarski - Hardcover' with ISBN 9780195010763 and ISBN 0195010760.