Philosophy of Logics

by Susan Haack

Book Overview

The first systematic exposition of all the central topics in the philosophy of logic, Susan Haack's book has established an international reputation (translated into five languages) for its... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0521293294
• ISBN13: 9780521293297
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Most lucid and accessible introduction to the field by far

Philosophy of logic . . . well, a discipline which really must be learned at the feet of a master. But for us ordinary folk who have to get through logic courses, Haack's book, despite the odd title, is a masterpiece of lucidity, simplicity, and comprehensiveness, in a field where virtually all other entrees read like "greek" for the greekless, or . . . well, logic for the ???

A bit difficult, but very rewarding

If you just heard something about logic and is looking for something interesting to read there may be easier and funnier books. But, if you have some knowledge of elementary formal logic and are motivated to take some time to learn about the philosophy of logic, this is a very rewarding book - it's real modern analytic philosophy at its best.