Patrick Hurley è un autore il cui lavoro unisce i campi della logica e della filosofia. Il suo approccio all'insegnamento e alla scrittura enfatizza la necessità di un pensiero chiaro e preciso, una qualità che permea i suoi testi. Con una formazione in matematica e filosofia, è in una posizione unica per esplorare sistemi concettuali complessi con profondità e accessibilità. I lettori apprezzeranno la sua capacità di rendere comprensibili le idee più impegnative.
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.