The Substitution of Similars: The True Principle of Reasoning, Derived From a Modification of Aristotle's Dictum (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

W. Stanley Jevons

9780484596152: The Substitution of Similars: The True Principle of Reasoning, Derived From a Modification of Aristotle's Dictum (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484596152 ISBN 13: 9780484596152

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Rethink logic with a fresh view on reasoning’s core.

This nonfiction work presents the true principle of reasoning through the idea of substituting similars, challenging long‑standing views about logic and thought.

The author shows how a single, central idea can reshape how we understand inference. It traces the rise of this approach from Aristotle to modern thinkers, and it explains how quantifying the predicate changes the game for logic, induction, and argument. The discussion ties together insights from Boole, De Morgan, Hamilton, Mill, and others, offering a new frame for evaluating arguments and classifications.

Outlines the substitution of similars as a guiding principle in reasoning.
Explains the quantification of the predicate and its implications for logic.
Relates the idea to key figures in the history of logic and mathematics.
Shows how classification and similarity drive inference and knowledge expansion.

Ideal for readers interested in the history and philosophy of logic, as well as students seeking a clearer view of modern reasoning methods.

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