Elementary Logic (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Alfred Sidgwick

9780331832969: Elementary Logic (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0331832968 ISBN 13: 9780331832969

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Discover how logic shapes argument, from the ancient syllogism to today’s critical thinking.

The book explains logic as a tool for evaluating reasoning, useful for spotting good and bad arguments. It introduces two main parts: traditional doctrines and the modern approach, then shows how to study them with beginner-friendly explanations. You’ll see why the old methods were questioned and how modern ideas reshape the field.

Readers will find practical ideas for analyzing evidence, definitions, and the language of reasoning. The text mixes historical context with clear, step-by-step guidance on problems, methods, and the limits of inference, helping you think more clearly and critically.

Clear explanations of the syllogism and related rules and terms
Comparison of traditional logic with modern approaches
Practical methods for evaluating arguments and evidence
Attention to ambiguity, definitions, and language in reasoning

Ideal for readers of philosophy, logic, and critical thinking, as well as students starting to study argument and proof.

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Book Description

Originally published in 1914, this book presents an exposition of the elementary principles of logic. The first part discusses the older system of logic, defined 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'.

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