Patrick Hurley was born in Spokane, Washington in 1942. He received his bachelor's degree in mathematics (with a second major in philosophy and a physics minor) from Gonzaga University in 1964 and his Ph.D. in philosophy of science with an emphasis in history of philosophy from Saint Louis University in 1973. In 1972, he began teaching at the University of San Diego, where his courses included logic, philosophy of science, metaphysics, process philosophy, and legal ethics. In 1987, he received his J.D. from the University of San Diego, and he is currently a member of the California Bar Association. He retired from teaching in 2008, but continues his research and writing, including work on A Concise Introduction to Logic. His interests include music, art, opera, environmental issues, fishing, and skiing. He is married to Dr. Linda Peterson, who retired from teaching philosophy at the University of San Diego in 2015.
-Hurley's book is thorough and very accessible to instructors and
students. One of the best logic texts on the market.- - Paula
Smithka, University of Southern Mississippi
-Hurley's text provides a methodical introduction to the strategies
and techniques usually covered in an introductory logic course,
including both formal and informal topics. Numerous exercises
provide plenty of opportunity for students to practice the skills
they have learned.- - Allyson Mount, Keene State College
-It is the clearest text, with the best technology available.- -
Stephanie Semler, Radford University
-This is the -gold standard- of introductory logic texts.- - Frank
Ryan, Kent State University
-What I like perhaps most about Hurley's text is the organization
of the material. His book introduces the material in step-by-step
way building off of what was just learned the section before and
adding just enough information to each section to simplify the
whole process of learning logic.- - David Weise, Gonzaga
University
"Hurley's book is thorough and very accessible to instructors and
students. One of the best logic texts on the market." - Paula
Smithka, University of Southern Mississippi
"Hurley's text provides a methodical introduction to the strategies
and techniques usually covered in an introductory logic course,
including both formal and informal topics. Numerous exercises
provide plenty of opportunity for students to practice the skills
they have learned." - Allyson Mount, Keene State College
"It is the clearest text, with the best technology available." -
Stephanie Semler, Radford University
"This is the "gold standard" of introductory logic texts." - Frank
Ryan, Kent State University
"What I like perhaps most about Hurley's text is the organization
of the material. His book introduces the material in step-by-step
way building off of what was just learned the section before and
adding just enough information to each section to simplify the
whole process of learning logic." - David Weise, Gonzaga University
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