A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic - Raymond M. Smullyan

A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic by Raymond M. Smullyan is a textbook that introduces the fundamentals of mathematical logic through a distinctive mix of narrative and problem-solving. This paperback edition is designed for first courses in mathematical logic.

Key details

• Author: Raymond M. Smullyan
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 288
• Publisher: Dover Publications Inc
• Publication date: 25 July 2014
• ISBN: 9780486492377

Synopsis

Bringing together stories of great philosophers, quotations and riddles, this guide sets out core ideas in mathematical logic with an emphasis on clarity and steady progression. Smullyan builds difficult concepts step by step, pairing creative explanations with problems that connect directly to formal reasoning.

Coverage includes proofs, propositional logic and first-order logic, as well as topics such as undecidability and recursion theory. Written for beginners, it is intended for readers taking an introductory course in mathematical logic.

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