A Preface to Logic
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Over the past two centuries the field of logic has developed at an explosive pace into new areas far removed from the traditional syllogism and formal proof. The purpose of this well-known introductory treatment is to chart, clearly and lucidly, this new domain of today's vastly sophisticated logic. Author Morris R. Cohen explores "the periphery of logic, the relations of logic to the rest of the universe, the philosophical presuppositions which give logic its meaning, and the applications which give it importance."
Beginning with an exploration of the traditional scope of logic as the medium of formal proofs, the text pursues a modern investigation of the relationship between logic and the mind, logic and speech, logic in metaphor and fiction―and most significantly, logic and the concept of abstract reasoning as applied to the empirical world. Additional topics include logic and statistical method, probability, and scientific models. Concise and highly readable, this volume is suitable for college undergraduates and other readers interested in logic. 1944 edition.
Beginning with an exploration of the traditional scope of logic as the medium of formal proofs, the text pursues a modern investigation of the relationship between logic and the mind, logic and speech, logic in metaphor and fiction―and most significantly, logic and the concept of abstract reasoning as applied to the empirical world. Additional topics include logic and statistical method, probability, and scientific models. Concise and highly readable, this volume is suitable for college undergraduates and other readers interested in logic. 1944 edition.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0486235173
ISBN13:9780486235172
Release Date:March 2015
Publisher:Dover Publications
Length:224 Pages
Weight:0.55 lbs.
Dimensions:0.6" x 5.0" x 7.9"
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Logic & Language Math Mathematics Philosophy Politics & Social Sciences Science & MathCustomer Reviews
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Thought-provoking
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 19 years ago
PtL is a rigorous and thoughtful introduction to a fascinating subject: logic. It is a series of essays (best read together, in my view) on the various uses (and abuses) of logic in the sciences and philosophy. Though addressed, by and large, to a readership at least somewhat familiar with major trends in modern philosophy, PtL is more than accessible to an interested (and persistent) novice. It is an expository gem, a model of lucid argumentation and writing. I recommend PtL highly.
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