Books by Forrest E. Baird

How exactly does logic work? What makes some arguments valid and others not? What does a faithful use of logic look like? In this introduction to logic, philosopher Forrest Baird considers the basic building blocks of human reason, including types of arguments, fallacies, syllogisms, symbols, and proofs, all of which are demonstrated with exercises for students throughout.

This book represents the towering medieval thinkers-Augustine and Thomas Aquinas-discussing a variety of topics, along with representative texts of other medieval figures. It is useful for those who are interested in medieval philosophy, philosophy of religion, or metaphysics.