Lectures On Logic: Or On The Science Of Evidence : Generally Embracing Both Demonstrative And Probable Reasonings With The Doctrine Of Causation by Francis William Newman presents a wide-ranging treatise on logic conceived as the science of evidence. The work surveys the aims and fields of logic, arguing for its unity with metaphysics and its practical utility in fortifying knowledge against scepticism, while tracing the history of its development and the errors and corruptions that have impeded its progress. It then proceeds through an Aristotelian-style division of the subject—terms, propositions, and syllogisms—before moving into key topics such as induction, analogy, hypotheses, probability, and veracity of informants. Throughout, Newman emphasizes the distinction between verbal and real truths, the conditions under which evidence is deemed valid, and the role of experience, experiment, and chance in establishing general principles. A foundationally skeptical yet constructive critique, this text aims to improve reasoning and promote clearer, truer thinking about evidence across disciplines.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LX-9780461479850
Quantity: 15 available
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New. Print on Demand. Seller Inventory # 394792043
Quantity: 4 available
Seller: Books Puddle, Woodside, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Seller Inventory # 26402633652
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New. PRINT ON DEMAND. Seller Inventory # 18402633662
Quantity: 4 available
Seller: THE SAINT BOOKSTORE, Southport, United Kingdom
Paperback / softback. Condition: New. New copy - Usually dispatched within 4 working days. Seller Inventory # B9780461479850
Quantity: Over 20 available
Seller: moluna, Greven, Germany
Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnThis is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the origina. Seller Inventory # 2145174452
Quantity: Over 20 available