Elementary Logic

Originally published in 1914, this book presents an exposition of the elementary principles of logic.

Alfred Sidgwick (Author)

9781316509692, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 4 February 2016

262 pages
20.3 x 12.5 x 1.5 cm, 0.25 kg

Originally published in 1914, this book presents an exposition of the elementary principles of logic. The text is divided into two main parts. The first part discusses the older system of logic, defined, in this context, as 'a carefully limited subject to get up for an elementary examination'. The second part discusses the modern system of logic, defined as 'a free study of some of the chief risks of error in reasoning'. Notes are incorporated throughout. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in logic and philosophy.

Part I. The Old System: Introduction
1. The categorical syllogism: its preliminaries
2. The categorical syllogism: its working
3. Other forms of deductive inference
4. Further technicalities
5. Inductive inference
6. The names of the fallacies
Part II. The Risks of Reasoning: 7. The changed point of view
8. The process of reasoning
9. The general conditions of language
10. Doctrines and technicalities
Index.

Subject Areas: Philosophy: logic [HPL]