by Michael L. O'Leary is a foundational textbook designed to transition students from computational mathematics to rigorous proof-writing. It presents symbolic logic not just as an abstract subject, but as the essential framework for structuring mathematical arguments. Core Course Components
: Moves from informal set operations (unions, intersections) to axiomatic set theory (ZFC) . A First Course in Mathematical Logic and Set Th...
While O'Leary's text is comprehensive, other common "First Course" options serve different academic needs: A First Course in Mathematical Logic and Set Theory | Wiley by Michael L