Logic Made Easy by R.H. Warring, 1/5

For years now, I’ve been looking for an accessible introduction to logic that would demystify its specialized language and symbols. Unfortunately, this book is not entirely it. Not only is it somewhat outdated, but the author lacks the gift of simple explanation and includes several errors and omissions (pages 31, 59, 89-91).

Though I was disappointed by this book, it did provide a framework for further research and learning, especially while attempting to identify its inaccuracies. Notably, I was surprised to find out for the first time just how useful AI can be as a personal tutor. I uploaded pictures of troubling equations and concepts from the book and was extremely impressed by ChatGPT’s clear assessment of the text’s accuracy, and simple, personalized explanations far exceeding what the text itself could provide.

Why I read it: a thrift store find.