Isbn: 9780282075569 - an introduction to general logic (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a fresh and engaging exploration of logic, a field of study that has fascinated thinkers for centuries. The author delves into the fundamental nature of propositions, those building blocks of knowledge, and investigates the intricate ways in which they relate to each other. Examining the components of a proposition, including the subject, predicate, and copula, the author sheds new light on how language shapes our understanding of the world. The book's core premise rests on the understanding that every meaningful assertion involves both a shared application of terms (referring to the same thing) and a distinction in their signication (conveying different characteristics). Moving beyond the traditional frameworks, the book examines the nuances of various types of propositions, such as conditional, hypothetical, and alternative, highlighting their distinct inferential capabilities. It introduces the concept of "relative propositions," arguing that these propositions, which express relationships between objects or concepts, are particularly fertile ground for drawing inferences. The author also provides a detailed analysis of inductive reasoning, a crucial method for arriving at new generalizations based on particular instances, and how it relates to deductive reasoning. The book concludes with a discussion of the principles of logic, including the principles of identity, contradiction, and excluded middle, and explores the crucial role of these principles in making meaningful assertions and understanding the world around us. This book provides a comprehensive yet accessible treatment of logic, offering a unique and insightful perspective on this fundamental aspect of human 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. print-on-demand item.…