A short history of logic

By Robert Adamson, W R 1855-1935 Sorley, Robert Adamson, et al.

Book Overview

Where did logic begin, and how did it become the backbone of modern reasoning? Logic has a long memory. In A Short History of Logic, renowned Scottish philosopher Robert Adamson maps the development of logical thought with rare clarity and precision. Moving from the earliest questions of inference and proof to the classical logic foundations of the nineteenth century, he offers a philosophy history classic that still reads as a rigorous academic logic treatise. Both a lucid logic history textbook and an accessible guide to philosophical reasoning principles, it opens the discipline to curious general readers while remaining invaluable to students of philosophy seeking historical depth alongside technical understanding. Rooted in ancient Greek logic and Aristotle logic studies, and attentive to the refinements of medieval scholastic logic, Adamson shows how each era reshaped key ideas that later underpinned Bertrand Russell logic and the analytic tradition. Its compressed scope and elegant exposition make it equally suited as a demanding college logic textbook and as a companion for lifelong learners tracing the great debates about validity, necessity, and thought. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. A work to shelve proudly among enduring classic works of logic.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9353605768
• ISBN13: 9789353605766
• Release Date: March 2019
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"