Logic : for nursing students and professionals / Dionesio C. Rivas and Michael Molina Nael. --

Includes references and index.

Chapter 1- Introduction 1 -- Chapter 2- Logic and he process of knowing 27 -- Chapter 3- Ideas and terms: The product of simple apprehension 41 -- Chapter 4- Propositions: The product of judgments 67 -- Chapter 5- Inference: A product of reasoning 79 -- Chapter 6- Opposition and eduction: Immediate inference 95 -- Chapter 7- Categorical syllogism: A form of mediate inference 117 -- Chapter 8- Figures and moods: Reduction and opposition of syllogisms 138 -- Chapter 9- The hypothetical syllogism: A mediate inference 167 -- Chapter 10- Special forms of syllogisms 183 -- Chapter 11- Fallacy: A seemingly sound argument 196 -- Chapter 12- Inductive inference 212-- Chapter 13- Argumentation: Application of inferential thinking 223 -- Final test in logic 237 -- Appendices 242 --Selected references 275 -- Index 276 --

"Recently, Colleges of Nursing started to proliferate as the demand for nurses continue to rise, both locally and internationally. Nursing has became one of the most sought after courses in the Philippines and the challenge to train efficient and competent nurses has posited a major concern for all the stakeholders in our society. This book specifically designed to be used by nursing students and professionals in developing and enhancing their thinking skills. The authors were aware of the great responsibilities given to Nursing Colleges in providing relevant and quality nursing education and the great tasks of nurses in caring for the infirmed and the dying. The performance of these tasks requires logical and critical thinking skills on the part of administrators, nursing students and professionals, and other health care providers." --