Logic: A Very Short Introduction
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Logic: A Very Short Introduction is a concise introductory book that explains the fundamental ideas, methods, and philosophical significance of logic for a general readership.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Logic: A Very Short Introduction Context triple: [Graham Priest, knownFor, Logic: A Very Short Introduction]
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A.
An Introduction to Reasoning
An Introduction to Reasoning is a foundational textbook on argumentation and critical thinking that presents Stephen Toulmin’s influential model of practical reasoning.
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B.
Logic: The Theory of Inquiry
Logic: The Theory of Inquiry is John Dewey’s major work on logic, presenting a pragmatic account of reasoning as an experimental, inquiry-driven process grounded in experience.
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C.
Science of Logic
Science of Logic is a foundational philosophical work by G.W.F. Hegel that systematically develops his dialectical method and metaphysical account of concepts, being, and reality.
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D.
Introduction to Logical Theory
Introduction to Logical Theory is a mid-20th-century philosophical work by P. F. Strawson that critically examines traditional formal logic and its relation to ordinary language.
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E.
A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic
A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic is an introductory textbook that explains the fundamental concepts and techniques of mathematical logic in a clear and accessible style.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Logic: A Very Short Introduction Target entity description: Logic: A Very Short Introduction is a concise introductory book that explains the fundamental ideas, methods, and philosophical significance of logic for a general readership.
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A.
An Introduction to Reasoning
An Introduction to Reasoning is a foundational textbook on argumentation and critical thinking that presents Stephen Toulmin’s influential model of practical reasoning.
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B.
Logic: The Theory of Inquiry
Logic: The Theory of Inquiry is John Dewey’s major work on logic, presenting a pragmatic account of reasoning as an experimental, inquiry-driven process grounded in experience.
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C.
Science of Logic
Science of Logic is a foundational philosophical work by G.W.F. Hegel that systematically develops his dialectical method and metaphysical account of concepts, being, and reality.
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D.
Introduction to Logical Theory
Introduction to Logical Theory is a mid-20th-century philosophical work by P. F. Strawson that critically examines traditional formal logic and its relation to ordinary language.
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E.
A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic
A Beginner’s Guide to Mathematical Logic is an introductory textbook that explains the fundamental concepts and techniques of mathematical logic in a clear and accessible style.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (35)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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introductory text ⓘ non-fiction book ⓘ |
| aimsTo | introduce logic to non-specialists ⓘ |
| author | Graham Priest ⓘ |
| countryOfPublication | United Kingdom ⓘ |
| explains |
fundamental ideas of logic
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methods of logic ⓘ philosophical significance of logic ⓘ |
| format | paperback ⓘ |
| genre |
logic
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philosophy ⓘ |
| hasContributor | Graham Priest ⓘ |
| imprint |
Oxford University Press, Oxford
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linked to:
Oxford University Press
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| intendedAudience | general readership ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| partOf |
Oxford Very Short Introductions series
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linked to:
Very Short Introductions series
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| publisher | Oxford University Press ⓘ |
| series |
Very Short Introductions
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linked to:
Very Short Introductions series
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| subject |
deduction
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formal logic ⓘ induction ⓘ informal logic ⓘ logic ⓘ paradoxes ⓘ philosophy of logic ⓘ truth ⓘ validity ⓘ |
| topic |
argumentation
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logical consequence ⓘ logical systems ⓘ reasoning ⓘ |
| writtenFor |
general readers interested in logic
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students of mathematics ⓘ students of philosophy ⓘ |
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