Formal Logic: A Scientific and Social Problem (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

F. C. S. Schiller

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332998401 ISBN 13: 9780332998404

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Rethinking logic for real thinking and real life

This concise critique examines formal logic as a tool, not a authority, showing how its methods shape science, society, and everyday reasoning. It invites readers to question what counts as valid reasoning and why new ideas often meet resistance.

The book argues that logic should reflect how people actually think and act in a complex, uncertain world. It links formal ideas to social consequences and asks whether established rules help or hinder progress, risk, and originality. Accessible yet rigorous, it guides readers through key debates about truth, certainty, and the limits of formal argument.

• Clear, thoughtful explanation of major logical concepts and missteps
• Connections between formal reasoning and real-world thinking and policy
• Discussion of how rules shape discoveries, innovation, and social behavior
• Guidance on evaluating arguments beyond abstract symbols to real meanings

Ideal for readers of philosophy, logic, or anyone curious about how careful thinking can meet the messiness of life and society.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332998401
• ISBN 13: 9780332998404
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 464