Logic: Techniques of Formal Reasoning (2nd edition) by Donald Kalish.
"Logic: Techniques of Formal Reasoning, 2/e is an introductory volume that teaches students to recognize and construct correct deductions. It takes students through all logical steps--from premise to conclusion--and presents appropriate symbols and terms, while giving examples to clarify principles. Logic, 2/e uses models to establish the invalidity of arguments, and includes exercise sets throughout, ranging from easy to challenging. Solutions are provided to selected exercises, and historical remarks discuss major contributions to the theories covered."
Reader's note: This oldie-but-goodie introduces and teaches correct deductions. The reader is taken through all logical steps, from premise to conclusion, with appropriate symbols and terms. Models establish the invalidity of arguments, and exercise sets are included.
Donald Kalish (1919-2000) earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in psychology and his doctorate in philosophy at the University of California, Berkeley. Though on the far political left during his lifetime, he was "an expert on logic, set theory and the history of both subjects" and considered an excellent teacher.
Links:
1. Internet Archive (older 1964 first edition)
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Source: Wikipedia contributors. (2024, April 12). Donald Kalish. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved January 30, 2025, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Donald_Kalish&oldid=1218551595
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