by Nathaniel Bluedorn, Copyright April 11, 2000, all rights reserved. 2426 views
For many years I’d heard that Copi was a standard logic text in college. So I read it and I wasn’t disappointed. Copi helped me understand the length and breadth of the subject of logic. I would compare Introduction to Logic to an advanced math or calculus text. Though I learned more from this text than from any other, I did not learn many practical skills. I did, however, get the perspective I wanted. I would recommend Copi’s text for those who feel confident tackling difficult and abstract concepts and who would like to have a standard perspective on the subject of logic.
Publisher: Prentice Hall
Subjects Covered: Diagramming arguments, language, definition, logical fallacies, deductive logic (categorical syllogisms & symbolic logic), inductive logic (analogy, experimental & scientific)
Self-teaching: ** College level text, few answers to exercises
Suggested Ages: 18-adult
Thoroughness: Standard college text
Best Features: Thorough, widely used in college classes
Worst Features: Few answers to exercises, doesn’t emphasize practical skills
1 • Peter Kind • April 01, 2009 • 12:25 PM
Practical skills, yes! - I’ve used logic as described by Copi more in 49 years since than any other undergraduate course.
2 • abhinav • June 26, 2009 • 2:25 AM
can we get the answere somehow??
