First Logic Author:Michael F. Goodman First Logic is an introduction to the basic concepts and techniques of logic, including a number of common informal fallacies of reasoning. The book explores logical analysis as it is applied as the most effective method of deciding for or against an argument. Aristotle called his treatise on logic "Organon", which means organ or instrument and ... more »Goodman follows this perspective in his book; logic is not only a fun discipline, but it is one used every day. Contents: Preliminaries: Basic Concepts of Logic; Aristotelian Logic A: Categorical Sentences; Aristotelian Logic B: Categorical Syllogisms; Informal Fallacies; Sentential Logic A: Translations; Sentential Logic B: Truth Tables and Trees; Sentential Logic C: Natural Deduction; Predicate Logic; Solutions to Exercises; Glossary.« less