Studies and Exercises in Formal Logic (eBook)

Mastering Formal Logic: A Practical Guide for Developing Critical Thinking Skills

John Neville Keynes (Autor)

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2019 | 1. Auflage
1443 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
978-7-6646-3295-2 (ISBN)

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In 'Studies and Exercises in Formal Logic' by John Neville Keynes, readers are presented with a rigorous exploration of formal logic, specifically aimed at students and beginners in the field. The book covers various logical concepts such as propositions, syllogisms, and mathematical logic, guiding the reader through exercises to strengthen their understanding. Written in a clear and concise manner, the work reflects the author's expertise in logic and his desire to educate and inspire future logicians. Keynes balances theoretical discussions with practical examples, making the content accessible to a wide audience. This work is a valuable resource for those interested in developing their logical reasoning skills and gaining a deeper understanding of the principles of formal logic. Keynes' emphasis on practice and application sets this book apart from other traditional logic texts, making it a standout choice for students of logic and philosophy.

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INTRODUCTION.

SECTION

PAGE

1.

The General Character of Logic

1

2.

Formal Logic

1

3.

Logic and Language

3

4.

Logic and Psychology

5

5.

The Utility of Logic

6

PART I.

TERMS.

CHAPTER I.

THE LOGIC OF TERMS.

6.

The Three Parts of Logical Doctrine

8

7.

Names and Concepts

10

8.

The Logic of Terms

11

9.

General and Singular Names

11

10.

Proper Names

13

11.

Collective Names

14

12.

Concrete and Abstract Names

16

13.

Can Abstract Names be subdivided into General and Singular?

19

14, 15.

Exercises

21

CHAPTER II.

EXTENSION AND INTENSION.

16.

The Extension and the Intension of Names

22

17.

Connotation, Subjective Intension, and Comprehension.

23

18.

Sigwart’s distinction between Empirical, Metaphysical, and Logical Concepts

27

xii

19.

Connotation and Etymology

28

20.

Fixity of Connotation

28

21.

Extension and Denotation

29

22.

Dependence of Extension and Intension upon one another

31

23.

Inverse Variation of Extension and Intension

35

24.

Connotative Names

40

25.

Are proper names connotative?

41

26 to 30.

Exercises

47

CHAPTER III.

REAL, VERBAL, AND FORMAL PROPOSITIONS.

31.

Real, Verbal, and Formal Propositions

49

32.

Nature of the Analysis involved in Analytic Propositions

53

33 to 37.

Exercises

56

CHAPTER IV.

NEGATIVE NAMES AND RELATIVE NAMES.

38.

Positive and Negative Names

57

39.

Indefinite Character of Negative Names

59

40.

Contradictory Terms

61

41.

Contrary Terms

62

42.

Relative Names

63

43 to 45.

Exercises

65

PART II.

PROPOSITIONS.

CHAPTER I.

IMPORT OF JUDGMENTS AND PROPOSITIONS.

46.

Judgments and Propositions

66

47.

The Abstract Character of Logic

68

48.

Nature of the Enquiry into the Import of Propositions

70

49.

The Objective Reference in Judgments

74

50.

The Universality of Judgments

76

51.

The Necessity of Judgments

77

52.

Exercise

78

xiii

CHAPTER II.

KINDS OF JUDGMENTS AND PROPOSITIONS.

53.

The Classification of Judgments

79

54.

Kant’s Classification of Judgments

81

55.

Simple Judgments and Compound Judgments

82

56.

The Modality of Judgments

84

57.

Modality in relation to Simple Judgments

85

58.

Subjective Distinctions of Modality

86

59.

Objective Distinctions of Modality

87

60.

Modality in relation to Compound Judgments

90

61.

The Quantity and the Quality of Propositions

91

62.

The traditional Scheme of Propositions

92

63.

The Distribution of Terms in a Proposition

95

64.

The Distinction between Subject and Predicate in the traditional Scheme of Propositions

96

65.

Universal Propositions

97

66.

Particular Propositions

100

67.

Singular Propositions

102

68.

Plurative Propositions and Numerically Definite Propositions

103

69.

Indefinite Propositions

105

70.

Multiple Quantification

105

71.

Infinite or Limitative Propositions

106

72 to 78.

Exercises

107

CHAPTER III.

THE OPPOSITION OF PROPOSITIONS.

79.

The Square of Opposition

109

80.

Contradictory Opposition

111

81.

Contrary Opposition

114

82.

The Opposition of Singular Propositions

115

83.

The Opposition of Modal Propositions

116

84.

Extension of the Doctrine of Opposition

117

85.

The Nature of Significant Denial

119

86 to 95.

Exercises.

124

xiv

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 22.11.2019
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Logik
• ISBN-10: 7-6646-3295-1 / 7664632951
• ISBN-13: 978-7-6646-3295-2 / 9787664632952