Logik - Hardcover

Rudolf Hermann Lotze

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ISBN 10: 0366457373 ISBN 13: 9780366457373

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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This book surveys the history of logic from the ancients to the present day, with a particular focus on the relationship between logic and metaphysics. The author argues that logic is not a mere formal discipline, but rather a profound philosophical inquiry into the nature of reality. The book begins with a discussion of the origins of logic in ancient Greece. The author shows how the early Greek philosophers developed the basic concepts of logic in order to understand the world around them. He then traces the development of logic through the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, showing how it was used by theologians and philosophers to grapple with the most fundamental questions about God, the world, and human nature. In the final chapters, the author turns his attention to the development of logic in the modern era. He discusses the work of Descartes, Locke, Kant, and other philosophers who helped to shape the modern understanding of logic. The author concludes by arguing that logic is still a vital philosophical discipline that can help us to understand the world around us and to live better lives. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of logic or in the relationship between logic and metaphysics. The author's clear and engaging prose makes this complex subject accessible to a wide range of readers.

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