Introduction to Medieval Logic

Broadie, Alexander

ISBN 10: 0198249411 / ISBN 13: 9780198249412

Published by Clarendon Press, 1987

About this Item

Slim 8vo dark blue cloth, gilt text to psine in uclipped blue dustwrapper with white text to front and spine. Review copy, near fine, tipped in review slip. Author's photograph to rear panel.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Introduction to Medieval Logic
• Publisher: Clarendon Press
• Publication Date: 1987
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0198249411
• ISBN 13: 9780198249412
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

The first book devoted to a systematic investigation of the logic of the high Middle Ages, this work demonstrates the magnitude of the achievement of medieval logicians. Broadie focuses on the work of some of the great figures of the 14th century, including Walter Burley, William Ockham, John Buridan, Albert of Saxony, and Paul of Venice, and analyzes their theories of truth conditions and valid conditions. Among the topics considered are the medieval exposition of the quantifier shift fallacy, and the rules of valid inference devised to deal with arguments whose premises are not all present-tensed. Revealing how much of what seems characteristically 20th-century logic was actually familiar long ago, Broadie here demonstrates how medieval logic may yet contribute to the solution of 20th-century problems.

About the Author

Alexander Broadie is a Professor in Philosophy at University of Glasgow.