Patrick Hurley est un auteur dont le travail fait le pont entre les domaines de la logique et de la philosophie. Son approche de l'enseignement et de l'écriture met l'accent sur la nécessité d'une pensée claire et précise, une qualité qui imprègne ses textes. Fort d'une formation en mathématiques et en philosophie, il est idéalement placé pour explorer des systèmes conceptuels complexes avec profondeur et accessibilité. Les lecteurs apprécieront sa capacité à rendre compréhensibles les idées difficiles.
The book provides an extensive dictionary of characters from Pynchon's works, detailing each character's name and its probable etymology. A comprehensive introduction analyzes these names within the context of Pynchon's literary strategy, categorizing them to enhance understanding of their significance in his narratives.
Unsurpassed for its clarity and comprehensiveness, A CONCISE INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC is the #1 introductory logic textbook on the market. In this 13th Edition, Patrick Hurley and new co-author Lori Watson continue to build upon the tradition of a lucid, focused, and accessible presentation of the basic subject matter of both informal and formal logic. How Logical Are You? features connect a section's content to real-life scenarios pertinent to students' lives, using everyday examples to translate new notions and terms into concepts to which readers unfamiliar with the subject matter can relate. Living Logic, a new digital activity, allows students to apply the skills they learn to a real-world problem. The text's extensive, carefully sequenced exercises guide students toward greater proficiency with the skills they are learning. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.