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Aristotle and Logical Theory

Jonathan Lear author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Cambridge University Press

Published:8th May '80

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Dr Lear explores Aristotle's philosophy of logic through logical consequence, validity and proof.

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.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.

ISBN: 9780521230315

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 290g

136 pages