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Modal Logics and Philosophy

By Rod Girle

Book information

Publisher
McGill-Queen's University Press
Year
2000
ISBN
0773521496, 9780773521490, 0773521399, 9780773521391
LCC
BC199.M6 G57 2000
Open Library ID
OL3596722M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
11 MB (11119123 bytes)
Pages
198\203
Topic
Mathematics Logic
DPI
600
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

In Part 1 the reader is introduced to some standard systems of modal logic and encouraged through a series of exercises to become proficient in manipulating these logics. The emphasis is on possible world semantics for modal logics and the semantic emphasis is carried into the formal method, Jeffrey-style truth-trees. Standard truth-trees are extended in a simple and transparent way to take possible worlds into account. Part 2 systematically explores the applications of modal logic to philosophical issues such as truth, time, processes, knowledge and belief, obligation and permission. Accessible, authoritative, and assured, Modal Logics and Philosophy requires no more background than the completion of a standard introductory logic course. It will be welcomed not only by students looking for a bridge between introductory logic texts and the high-level technical literature but as a guide to, and exploration of, work at the forefront of logic and philosophy.

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