Logic, or the Art of Thinking (Classic Reprint): Being the Port-Royal Logic - Couverture souple

Antoine Arnauld

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1440037736 ISBN 13 : 9781440037733

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Master practical reasoning with a classic port-Royal logic guide This edition illuminates how ideas are formed, how affirmation ties subject and attribute, and how propositions are converted without changing truth. It blends clear rules with concrete examples to sharpen argument, judgment, and everyday thinking.

The book surveys how we divide and define ideas, how to respect the limits of language, and how to apply logical principles to moral and practical questions. It covers why some arguments are stronger when they keep ideas within proper bounds, and it shows how to reason about probability and future events with caution and clarity.

• How affirmation places an attribute in a subject and what that means for meaning and extension


• Rules and nuances of converting affirmative propositions, including universal and particular cases


• Practical guidance on judging future events and balancing risk with probability


• Illustrative examples that connect logic to everyday decisions and moral reasoning

Ideal for readers of philosophy, logic, or anyone seeking firmer thinking and clearer argumentation.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

No apology is needful for the Port-R oyal Logic. The Translation of a work of such high repute and sterling ex cellence, if at all faithful, must needs be useful. It is especially likely to be so, now that a revival of interest in logical studies has commenced, since, from its freshness ot thought, and variety of illustration, it is better adapted to meet the wants of inquirers, and foster the awakened interest, than most other works on the subject. It will be right, however, to say a few words in relation to the circumstances under which the present translation is published. It was begun somewhat more than a year ago, but wholly laid aside soon after its commencement, and only hastily resumed within the last few weeks, in order that it might be carried through the press in time for college use during the present winter, so that the whole has been printed, and more than a third part translated, since the commencement of the session. In consequence of this haste, it appears in a much more imperfect form than I could have wished.
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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1440037736
• ISBN 13: 9781440037733
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 398
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