Aristotelian Logic - Brossura

Parry, William T.; Hacker, Edward A.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0791406903 ISBN 13: 9780791406908

Casa editrice: State Univ of New York Pr, 1991

Riassunto

This book provides detailed treatment of topics in traditional logic: the theory of terms; the theory of definition; the informal fallacies; and division and classification.

Aristotelian Logic teaches techniques for solving semantic problems — problems caused by confusion over terminology. It teaches the theory of definition — the different kinds of definition and the criteria by which each is judged. It also teaches that definitions are like tools in that some are better suited for a particular task than others.

Several chapters are devoted to informal fallacies. A new classification is given for them, and the concept of proof is presented, without which some of the traditional informal fallacies cannot be explained adequately. Another chapter is devoted to division and classification, which occurs in all of the sciences.

Other topics covered include the square of opposition, immediate inferences, and the syllogistic and chain arguments.

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Informazioni sull?autore

William T. Parry was Professor of Philosophy at State University of New York at Buffalo. Edward A. Hacker is Associate Professor of Philosophy at Northeastern University.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: State Univ of New York Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 1991
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 0791406903
• ISBN 13: 9780791406908
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 556
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile