First Course in Mathematical Logic

by Shirley Hill and Patrick C. Suppes

Book Overview

In modern mathematics, both the theory of proof and the derivation of theorems from axioms bear an unquestioned importance. The necessary skills behind these methods, however, are frequently underdeveloped. This book counters that neglect with a rigorous introduction that is simple enough in presentation and context to permit relatively easy comprehension. It comprises the sentential theory of inference, inference with universal quantifiers, and applications...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0486422593
• ISBN13: 9780486422596
• Release Date: June 2010
• Publisher: Dover Publications
• Length: 288 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 8.5"