The Traditional Formal Logic: A Short Account For Students
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: worn/faded, some chipping Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
At the intersection of clarity and rigour stands The Traditional Formal Logic: A Short Account for Students, a concise and authoritative primer that instructs readers in the foundational principles of classical logic. Written by William Angus Sinclair, Late Reader in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, the text presents the essential building blocks of deductive reasoning — from syllogisms and propositions to the laws of thought — with the precision expected of academic philosophy and the accessibility demanded of a student-facing guide. Sinclair's work occupies a respected place in the mid-twentieth-century tradition of British analytic philosophy pedagogy, offering a rigorous yet approachable treatment that complements broader philosophical curricula. Published by the venerable Methuen & Co. Ltd of London, this volume remains a valuable reference for anyone seeking a grounded introduction to the formal structures that underpin rational argument — leaving the careful reader wondering just how much of their everyday thinking truly holds up under logical scrutiny.
Author: William Angus Sinclair
Format: Hardback
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: worn/faded, some chipping Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
At the intersection of clarity and rigour stands The Traditional Formal Logic: A Short Account for Students, a concise and authoritative primer that instructs readers in the foundational principles of classical logic. Written by William Angus Sinclair, Late Reader in Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh, the text presents the essential building blocks of deductive reasoning — from syllogisms and propositions to the laws of thought — with the precision expected of academic philosophy and the accessibility demanded of a student-facing guide. Sinclair's work occupies a respected place in the mid-twentieth-century tradition of British analytic philosophy pedagogy, offering a rigorous yet approachable treatment that complements broader philosophical curricula. Published by the venerable Methuen & Co. Ltd of London, this volume remains a valuable reference for anyone seeking a grounded introduction to the formal structures that underpin rational argument — leaving the careful reader wondering just how much of their everyday thinking truly holds up under logical scrutiny.