--For dummies

Previous edition: published as Logic for dummies. Hoboken: Wiley, 2007

"An accessible resource to help you puzzle out logic concepts, it explains all the varied ways we use logic in philosophy, science, and everyday life. College students taking a logic course and lifelong learners alike can benefit from this accessible guide to logic concepts--such as syllogisms, constructing proofs and refutations, propositional and predicate logic, symbolic logic, modal and fuzzy logic, deductive and inductive reasoning, and beyond. With real-world examples, fun logic problems, and fully worked out proofs, you have plenty of opportunities to follow along and apply what you've learned. Inside: Grasp formal and informal logic with clear explanations and practice problems; See how logic shows up in everyday life and discover how to spot logical fallacies; Work through logical proofs and refutations, with answer explanations to strengthen your understanding; and Sharpen your ability to reason through complex issues with truth tables."