forall x: An Introduction to Formal Logic
by P.D. Magnus
2008
ISBN/ASIN: B002ACW8VA
Number of pages: 160
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forall x is an introduction to sentential logic and first-order predicate logic with identity, logical systems that significantly influenced twentieth-century analytic philosophy. After working through the material in this book, a student should be able to understand most quantified expressions that arise in their philosophical reading.
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