Logic: The Essentials by Patrick J. Hurley (Author) delves into the fundamental principles of introductory logic. This practical text is enriched with numerous class-tested exercises, ensuring ample practice for students to grasp essential concepts. Based on the acclaimed A Concise Introduction to Logic, it retains nearly all the exercises from its counterpart chapters, enhancing the learning experience. The book primarily covers deductive logic but also addresses induction and informal fallacies, providing a well-rounded foundation. Its contemporary approach is more focused, practical, and less theoretical, maintaining a tradition of clear and elegant presentation in the subject matter of formal and informal logic.