Logic in Its Application to Language (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Robert Gordon Latham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266308783 ISBN 13: 9780266308782

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A clear, beginner-friendly path from grammar to logic

This nonfiction work shows how the study of language leads to logical ideas, not the other way around. It’s written to help younger students grasp the basic building blocks of logic through the study of language and grammar.

This edition frames logic as a practical subject tied to everyday speech. It explains how terms, copulas, and propositions form the core of reasoning, emphasizing a gradual approach that starts with elements of grammar and builds toward logical concepts. The aim is educational, offering accessible guidance rather than advanced theory.

• How sentences are built from words and how meaning changes with structure
• Foundational ideas about propositions, terms, and the role of copulas
• Rules for evaluating syllogisms and avoiding over-strong conclusions
• Historical context showing how language informs logical study

Ideal for readers curious about how language shapes thinking, especially students new to logic, grammar, or philosophy.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266308783
• ISBN 13: 9780266308782
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 305