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Language: English
Published by Kendall Hunt Publishing, 2012
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- Title
- The Second Liberal Art: A Guide to Traditional Logic
- Author
- TKACZ MICHAEL W
- Publisher
- Kendall Hunt Publishing
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- Brand New
- Binding
- Paperback
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 0757585744
- ISBN 13
- 9780757585746
- Item weight
- 0.59 kilograms
The Second Liberal Art: A Guide to Traditional Logic is a comprehensive text that situates formal reasoning within the liberal arts tradition, progressing from foundational concepts through propositional and categorical logic to advanced techniques like reductio ad absurdum and scientific demonstration.
The text reflecting, Tkacz’ expertise in Thomistic philosophy and medieval thought, emphasizes logic’s integral role in a complete education, and draws on classical and medieval logical traditions.
The text covers both theoretical principles (propositions, syllogisms, complex arguments) and practical skills (argument diagramming, analyzing real-world reasoning), making it suitable for liberal arts students seeking to develop rigorous analytical capabilities.
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