Patrick Hurley je autorem, jehož práce se pohybuje na pomezí logiky a filozofie. Jeho přístup k výuce a psaní zdůrazňuje potřebu jasného a precizního myšlení, což se odráží v jeho textech. Jeho akademické zázemí v matematice a filozofii mu umožňuje zkoumat složité myšlenkové systémy s hloubkou a srozumitelností. Čtenáři ocení jeho schopnost zpřístupnit náročné koncepty.
The book provides an extensive dictionary of characters from Pynchon's works, detailing each character's name and its probable etymology. A comprehensive introduction analyzes these names within the context of Pynchon's literary strategy, categorizing them to enhance understanding of their significance in his narratives.
Unsurpassed for its clarity and comprehensiveness, A CONCISE INTRODUCTION TO LOGIC is the #1 introductory logic textbook on the market. In this 13th Edition, Patrick Hurley and new co-author Lori Watson continue to build upon the tradition of a lucid, focused, and accessible presentation of the basic subject matter of both informal and formal logic. How Logical Are You? features connect a section's content to real-life scenarios pertinent to students' lives, using everyday examples to translate new notions and terms into concepts to which readers unfamiliar with the subject matter can relate. Living Logic, a new digital activity, allows students to apply the skills they learn to a real-world problem. The text's extensive, carefully sequenced exercises guide students toward greater proficiency with the skills they are learning. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.