First-Order Logic - Raymond M. Smullyan

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This completely self-contained study, widely considered the best book in the field, is intended to serve both as an introduction to quantification theory and as an exposition of new results and techniques in analytic or cut-free methods. Presented in tableau format, the material covers propositional and first-order logic. 144 illustrations. This self-contained study is both an introduction to quantification theory and an exposition of new results and techniques in analytic or cut free methods. The focus is on the tableau point of view. Includes 144 illustrations.