An Introduction
Modality is a rapidly expanding branch of logic and familiarity with the subject is now regarded as a necessary part of every philosopher's technical equipment. Brian F. Chellas provides a systematic introduction to the principal ideas and results in contemporary treatments of modality, including theorems on completeness and decidability.
Omschrijving
A textbook on modal logic, intended for readers already acquainted with the elements of formal logic, containing nearly 500 exercises. Brian F. Chellas provides a systematic introduction to the principal ideas and results in contemporary treatments of modality, including theorems on completeness and decidability. Illustrative chapters focus on deontic logic and conditionality. Modality is a rapidly expanding branch of logic, and familiarity with the subject is now regarded as a necessary part of every philosopher's technical equipment. Chellas here offers an up-to-date and reliable guide essential for the student.
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A textbook, with exercises, on modal logic for readers already acquainted with the elements of formal logic.
Productspecificaties
- Auteur: Brian F. Chellas
- Uitgever: Cambridge University Press
- Bindwijze: Trade paperback (US)
- Verschijningsdatum: 1980-02-29
- Aantal pagina's: 312
- ISBN: 9780521295154
- Thema: Philosophy: logic
- BISAC: PHILOSOPHY / Logic