Logic from A to Z: The Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy Glossary of Logical and Mathematical Terms

Paperback

Main Details

Title Logic from A to Z: The Routledge Encyclopedia of Philosophy Glossary of Logical and Mathematical Terms
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Michael Detlefsen
By (author) etc.
By (author) David Charles McCarty
By (author) John B. Bacon
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback
Pages:128
Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 129
Category/GenrePhilosophy - logic
ISBN/Barcode 9780415213752
ClassificationsDewey:160.3
Audience
Undergraduate
Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly
Illustrations 1 black & white tables

Publishing Details

Publisher Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint Routledge
Publication Date 22 April 1999
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

A glossary of terms used in formal logic and the philosophy of mathematics. The text contains over 500 entries, including key terms found in the study of: logic (argument, turing machine, variable); set and model theory (isomorphism, function); and computability theory (algorithm, turing machine). It also includes a table of logical symbols. Cross-referenced to help comprehension and add detail, this book seeks to provide a reference source for students of all branches of logic.

Reviews

"Ideal for undergraduate students of philosophical logic in need of a concise and quick review of terms for logic examinations."-"Zbl. Math "This book will be primarily useful to students who are reading and doing research in areas outside their major course of study."-"Choice