书名: Thinking About Logic: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Logic
作者: Stephen Read (Author)
出版社: Oxford University Press, USA (March 23, 1995)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 019289238X
ISBN-13: 978-0192892386
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Book Description
In this book, Stephen Read sets out to rescue logic from its undeserved reputation as an inflexible, dogmatic discipline by demonstrating that its technicalities and processes are founded on assumptions which are themselves amenable to philosophical investigation. He examines the fundamental principles of consequence, logical truth and correct inference within the context of logic, and shows that the principles by which we delineate consequences are themselves not guaranteed free from error. Central to the notion of truth is the beguiling issue of paradox. Its philosophical value, Read shows, lies in exposing the invalid assumption on which the paradox is built. Thinking About Logic also discusses logical puzzles which introduce questions relating to language, the world, and their relationship.
Review
"...intelligent, informed, and provocative.....this is a worthy book. I hope it is found by its appropriate audience." -- Teaching Philosophy
"Highly recommended." -- Choice
About the Author
Stephen Read is Head, School of Philosophical and Anthropological Studies.
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作者: Stephen Read (Author)
出版社: Oxford University Press, USA (March 23, 1995)
语言: English
ISBN-10: 019289238X
ISBN-13: 978-0192892386
电子书格式：HTML
Book Description
In this book, Stephen Read sets out to rescue logic from its undeserved reputation as an inflexible, dogmatic discipline by demonstrating that its technicalities and processes are founded on assumptions which are themselves amenable to philosophical investigation. He examines the fundamental principles of consequence, logical truth and correct inference within the context of logic, and shows that the principles by which we delineate consequences are themselves not guaranteed free from error. Central to the notion of truth is the beguiling issue of paradox. Its philosophical value, Read shows, lies in exposing the invalid assumption on which the paradox is built. Thinking About Logic also discusses logical puzzles which introduce questions relating to language, the world, and their relationship.
Review
"...intelligent, informed, and provocative.....this is a worthy book. I hope it is found by its appropriate audience." -- Teaching Philosophy
"Highly recommended." -- Choice
About the Author
Stephen Read is Head, School of Philosophical and Anthropological Studies.
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