# Fundamental Methods of Logic

- By: Matthew Knachel
- Publisher: University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee
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- Licence: [CC BY 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Fundamental Methods of Logic is suitable for a one-semester introduction to logic/critical reasoning course. It covers a variety of topics at an introductory level. Chapter One introduces basic notions, such as arguments and explanations, validity and soundness, deductive and inductive reasoning; it also covers basic analytical techniques, such as distinguishing premises from conclusions and diagramming arguments.