This is an introductory textbook on probability and induction written by one of the world's foremost philosophers of science. The book has been designed to offer maximal accessibility to the widest range of students (not only those majoring in philosophy) and assumes no formal training in elementary symbolic logic. It offers a comprehensive course covering all basic definitions...(展开全部)

Professor Ito is one of the most distinguished probability theorists in the world, and in this modern, concise introduction to the subject he explains basic probabilistic concepts rigorously and yet gives at the same time an intuitive understanding of random phenomena. In the first chapter he considers finite situations, but from an advanced standpoint that enables the transiti...(展开全部)

An Introduction to Philosophical Logic has been a popular mainstay among students taking courses in philosophical logic and the philosophy of language since it was first published in 1982.

Widely praised for its clarity and thorough coverage, this comprehensive overview of mathematical logic is suitable for readers of many different backgrounds. Designed primarily for advanced undergraduates and graduate students of mathematics, the treatment also contains much of interest to advanced students in computer science and philosophy. An introductory section prepares r...(展开全部)

Formal logic provides us with a powerful set of techniques for criticizing some arguments and showing others to be valid. These techniques are relevant to all of us with an interest in being skilful and accurate reasoners. In this highly accessible book, Peter Smith presents a guide to the fundamental aims and basic elements of formal logic. He introduces the reader to the lang...(展开全部)

Dimitri P. Bertsekas，美国工程院院士，IEEE会士。1971年获MIT电子工程博士学位。长期在MIT执教，曾获得2001年度美国控制协会 J. Ragazzini 教育奖。研究领域涉及优化、控制、大规模计算、数据通信网络等，许多研究具有开创性贡献。著有 Nonlinear Programming 等十余部教材和专著，其中许多被MIT等名校用作研究生或本科生教材。 John N. Tsitsiklis，美国工程院院士，IEEE会士，MIT教授。分别于1980年、1981年、1984年在MIT获得学士、硕士、博士学位。已发表学术论文上百篇。

An intuitive, yet precise introduction to probability theory, stochastic processes, and probabilistic models used in science, engineering, economics, and related fields. The 2nd edition is a substantial revision of the 1st edition, involving a reorganization of old material and the addition of new material. The length of the book has increased by about 25 percent. The main new ...(展开全部)

Introduction to Logic is clear and concise, uses interesting examples (many philosophical in nature), and has easy-to-use proof methods. Its key features, retained in this Third Edition, include: • simpler ways to test arguments, including an innovative proof method and the star test for syllogisms; • a wide scope of materials, suiting it for introductory or intermediate course...(展开全部)

This book introduces the fundamental methods and techniques of correct reasoning, in a manner that shows the relevance of the topics to readers everyday lives. Many new exercises introduced in this edition help supplement and support explanations, aid in review, and make the book visually stimulating. KEY TOPICS: Includes many fascinating illustrations taken from the history of...(展开全部)