Pure Logic And Other Minor Works (1890)

By William Stanley Jevons, Robert Adamson, Harriet A. Jevons

Book Overview

Pure Logic And Other Minor Works is a collection of essays and lectures written by the renowned British philosopher and economist, William Stanley Jevons. The book was originally published in 1890, and it includes some of Jevons' most important contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and economics.The first section of the book focuses on Jevons' work in logic, including his famous essay ""The Substitution of Similars"" and his groundbreaking theory of ""logical abacus."" Jevons' work in logic was highly influential in the development of modern symbolic logic, and his ideas continue to be studied and debated by philosophers and mathematicians today.The second section of the book includes a series of lectures on economics, including Jevons' famous ""Theory of Political Economy."" In these lectures, Jevons presents his ideas on the nature of economic value, the role of supply and demand in determining prices, and the importance of mathematical analysis in economic theory.Overall, Pure Logic And Other Minor Works is a fascinating and important book that offers a unique insight into the mind of one of the most influential thinkers of the 19th century. Whether you are interested in logic, mathematics, economics, or philosophy, this book is sure to provide you with new and valuable insights into these fascinating fields.With A Preface By Professor Adamson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104369680
• ISBN13: 9781104369682
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"