1. The most difficult part of this material for me was implication. I understand why T & T = T, T & F = F, and even F & F = T, but not why F & T = T! The example in the book talks about how the student didn't get an A on his test, but still got the A and the teacher didn't lie. I understand that the teacher didn't lie, but the first and second statements no longer have relation in my mind. Because he didn't get an A on his test does not lead to him getting an A in the class.
2. This reading was fairly basic and straightforward, which I enjoy. Though I'm not entirely sure why and for what purpose, it was neat that this reading seemed to be setting forth a very ordered method of presenting things. For example with statements. A statement is a statement whether or not it's true or false. However, the way that you state it must be in the form of a statement. I've had some experience with higher math and proofs require it. You can't prove or disprove a question!
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