Symbolic Logic (Classic Reprint)

John Venn

ISBN 10: 1440090785 / ISBN 13: 9781440090783

Editore: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of symbolic logic, exploring its historical roots and its potential to revolutionize the way we think and reason. The author argues that symbolic logic, often perceived as a branch of mathematics, offers a unique and powerful approach to understanding the complexities of human thought. Emerging during a time of intellectual ferment, when traditional logic was being challenged by new ideas and discoveries, this book champions a more expansive and adaptable system. It delves into the intricacies of symbolic language, demonstrating how it can be used to represent and analyze a wide range of logical problems, far exceeding the capabilities of conventional methods. The author contends that symbolic logic is not merely a tool for solving puzzles but a means of unlocking deeper philosophical insights. By exploring the connections between symbolic logic and ordinary language, the book sheds light on fundamental questions about the nature of meaning, existence, and the structure of thought itself. The author's innovative approach to diagrammatic representation further enhances our understanding of these complex concepts, making them accessible to a broader audience. Ultimately, this book challenges us to re-evaluate our assumptions about the limits of logic and to embrace the transformative power of symbolic reasoning. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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• Titolo: Symbolic Logic (Classic Reprint)
• Editore: Forgotten Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2018
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1440090785
• ISBN 13: 9781440090783
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Condizione: New
• Tipo di libro: print-on-demand item
• Cataloghi dei venditori:
  • Logic

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Excerpt from Symbolic Logic

I have so fully explained the nature and aim of this system of Logic, in the Introduction, that nothing further need be said on this head. The substance of most of these chapters has been given in my college lectures, our present intercollegiate scheme of lecturing (now in operation for about twelve years) offering great facilities for the prosecution of any special studies which happen to suit the taste and capacity of some particular lecturer and a selection of the students. I mention this in order to explain what might seem a disproportionate devotion of time to one peculiar development of Logic.

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This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.