Aristotle's Modal Syllogistic

Aristotle developed a complex system of modal syllogistic which has been disputed since antiquity and is today widely regarded as incoherent. Combining analytic rigor with sensitivity to historical context, Marko Malink argues that the modal syllogistic forms an integrated system of logic, closely related to other areas of Aristotle¿s philosophy.

About the author

Marko Malink is Associate Professor of Philosophy and Classics at New York University.

Summary

Aristotle developed a complex system of modal syllogistic which has been disputed since antiquity and is today widely regarded as incoherent. Combining analytic rigor with sensitivity to historical context, Marko Malink argues that the modal syllogistic forms an integrated system of logic, closely related to other areas of Aristotle’s philosophy.

Product details

• Authors: Marko Malink
• Publisher: Harvard University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 04.10.2013
• EAN: 9780674724549
• ISBN: 978-0-674-72454-9
• No. of pages: 384
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 244 mm x 30 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Non-fiction book > Philosophy, religion > Philosophy: antiquity to present day; PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Ancient & Classical, Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy, Western philosophy: Ancient, to c 500