Aristotle and logical theory
By: Jonathan Lear.
Series: Cambridge paperback library
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Published: 1990
Place of publication: Cambridge; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 123
Subjects: Aristotle -- Contributions in logic.; Logic -- History.
Other titles: Aristotle & logical theory.
Description: Aristotle was the first and one of the greatest logicians. He not only devised the first system of formal logic, but also raised many fundamental problems in the philosophy of logic. In this book, Dr Lear shows how Aristotle's discussion of logical consequence, validity and proof can contribute to contemporary debates in the philosophy of logic. No background knowledge of Aristotle is assumed. -- Publisher description.
Notes: Based on the author's thesis, Rockefeller University.

Spine title: Aristotle & logical theory.

Includes indexes.

Bibliography p. [115]-119.