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The Logic of Style: An Introduction to Critical Science (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

William Renton

 
9781330211809: The Logic of Style: An Introduction to Critical Science (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how style becomes a science of its own, revealing practical truths behind literary form.

This introduction argues that Style is a distinct field within mental science, bridging philosophy, logic, and aesthetic criticism to uncover its own data and principles.

This edition frames how Style relates to Logic, explains why sensibility matters, and shows how a rigorous approach can illuminate the subtle relations between form, meaning, and effect. It offers a clear map of the goals, methods, and boundaries of studying Style as a scientific discipline.
  • What makes Style a potential scientific field within the mental sciences
  • How objectivity, measurability, and variation shape literary phenomena
  • Ways to distinguish Style from Logic and other areas of study
  • Examples of subtle relationships between form, perception, and meaning
Ideal for readers of philosophy, literary theory, and aesthetic criticism who seek a principled, foundational look at how style operates in thought and writing.

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