Aristotle and Logical Theory

Klappentext Aristotle was the first and one of the greatest logicians. He not only devised the first system of formal logic, but also raised many fundamental problems in the philosophy of logic. In this book, Dr Lear shows how Aristotle's discussion of logical consequence, validity and proof can contribute to contemporary debates in the philosophy of logic. No background knowledge of Aristotle is assumed. Zusammenfassung Aristotle was one of the greatest logicians. He not only devised the first system of formal logic! he also raised many fundamental problems in the philosophy of logic. Dr Lear shows how Aristotle's discussion of logical consequence! validity and proof can contribute to topical debates in the philosophy of logic. No background knowledge of Aristotle is assumed. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; 1. Syllogistic consequence; 2. Completeness and compactness; 3. Hypothetical syllogisms; 4. Invalid inference; 5. Invalid proofs; Appendix: a note on ignorance; 6. Proof by refutation; Bibliography; Indices.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: Lear Jonathan, Jonathan Lear
• Editore: External catalogues UK
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780521311786
• ISBN: 978-0-521-31178-6
• Categorie: Saggistica > Filosofia, religione > Filosofia: tematiche generali, opere di consultazione; Scienze umane, arte, musica > Filosofia > Tematiche generali, enciclopedie