A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic, 9780486492377
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Unlock logic’s secrets: Philosophy, riddles, and math converge in one guide.

A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic

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  • Paperback

    304 pages

  • Release Date

    25 July 2014

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Summary

Logic Puzzles and Proofs: A Beginner’s Journey

Written by a master of mathematical logic, this introductory text intertwines engaging stories of great philosophers, thought-provoking quotations, and intriguing riddles with the core principles of mathematical logic. Raymond Smullyan presents difficult logic concepts with clarity and gradual progression, enriching each subject with inventive explanations and unique problems.

Smullyan’s accessible narrative offers memorable exa…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780486492377
ISBN-10:0486492370
Series:Dover Books on Mathematics
Author:Raymond Smullyan
Publisher:Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint:Dover Publications Inc.
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:304
Release Date:25 July 2014
Weight:425g
Dimensions:235mm x 156mm x 14mm
About The Author

Raymond Smullyan

Raymond Smullyan received his PhD from Princeton University and has taught at Dartmouth, Princeton, Indiana University, and New York’s Lehman College. Best known for his mathematical and creative logic puzzles and games, he is also a concert pianist and a magician. He is the author of over a dozen books of logic puzzles and texts on mathematical logic.

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