Logic, Part 2, Demonstrative Inference: Deductive and Inductive

Originally published in 1922, this book forms the second of a three-volume series relating to 'the whole field of logic as ordinarily understood'.

W. E. Johnson (Author)

9781107656703, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 17 April 2014

280 pages
22.9 x 15.2 x 1.6 cm, 0.42 kg

William Ernest Johnson (1858–1931) was a renowned British logician and economist, and also a fellow of King's College, Cambridge. Originally published in 1922, this book forms the second of a three-volume series by Johnson relating to 'the whole field of logic as ordinarily understood'. The series is widely regarded as Johnson's greatest achievement, making a significant contribution to the tradition of philosophical logic. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in Johnson's theories, philosophy and the historical development of logic.

Introduction
1. Inference in general
2. The relations of sub-ordination and co-ordination amongst propositions of different types
3. Symbolism and functions
4. The categorical syllogism
5. Functional extension of syllogism
6. Functional deduction
7. The different kinds of magnitude
8. Intuitive induction
9. Summary including geometrical induction
10. Demonstrative induction
11. The functional extension of demonstrative induction
Index.

Subject Areas: Philosophy: logic [HPL]