Introducing Symbolic Logic: Free Books to Download

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The discussion centers on recommended resources for learning Symbolic Logic, particularly for self-study. Key texts include "Introduction to Logic" by Irving M. Copi and Carl Cohen, which is highly regarded, and "Introduction to Logic" by Harry Gensler, noted for its accessibility despite being less rigorous. Participants emphasize the importance of checking the specific textbook used by one's college for future courses. Additionally, the first edition of "Logic" by Hodges is recommended for its comprehensive explanations, ideal for independent learners.

PREREQUISITES
  • Basic understanding of logical principles
  • Familiarity with philosophical writing techniques
  • Access to online educational resources
  • Ability to navigate library catalogs for academic texts
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore "Introduction to Logic" by Irving M. Copi and Carl Cohen
  • Read "Introduction to Logic" by Harry Gensler for foundational skills
  • Acquire "Logic" by Hodges for detailed problem explanations
  • Research online platforms for free downloadable texts on Symbolic Logic
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Students preparing for courses in philosophy or logic, self-learners interested in Symbolic Logic, and educators seeking supplementary materials for teaching logic concepts.

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Do you know of any good introductory books on Symbolic Logic? Any free books I can download?
I was going to take this next semester, but the time is not a good time so I wanted to learn it on my own at least for now.
 
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Irving M. Copi and Carl Cohen, Intro*duction to Logic is the best to my knowledge. If you're planning to take the class sometime in the future, figure out what text your college uses and just get that. If you're looking for something cheap and easy (you can learn basic skills very quickly), Harry Gensler, Introduction to Logic will give you enough logical skills to improve your philosophic writing. Its not rigorous though. I don't know anything about online texts.
 
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I recommend that you browse around the websites linked to above, check out a few books (e.g. Copi & Cohen) from your library, and get a copy of https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0141003146/?tag=pfamazon01-20. You can find the first edition used until the new edition is released on December 27th. Hodges includes explanations to every single problem and is an amazing teacher, so he's ideal for self-study. Best wishes.
 
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