Aristotle and Logical Theory

by Jonathan Lear

Overview

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.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780521311786
Publisher:	Cambridge University Press
Publication date:	03/13/1986
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	136
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

Preface; 1. Syllogistic consequence; 2. Completeness and compactness; 3. Hypothetical syllogisms; 4. Invalid inference; 5. Invalid proofs; Appendix: a note on ignorance; 6. Proof by refutation; Bibliography; Indices.