Logic: A System of Reasoning (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781519103963)

Logic is the branch of philosophy concerned with the use and study of valid reasoning. The study of logic also features prominently in mathematics and computer science.Logic was studied in several ancient civilizations, including India, China, Persia and Greece. In the West, logic was established as a formal discipline by Aristotle, who gave it a fundamental place in philosophy. The study of logic was part of the classical trivium, which also included grammar and rhetoric. Logic was further extended by Al-Farabi who categorized it into two separate groups (idea and proof). Later, Avicenna revived the study of logic and developed relationship between temporalis and the implication. In the East, logic was developed by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.Logic is often divided into three parts: inductive reasoning, abductive reasoning, and deductive reasoning.This book is designed to be a reference and provide an overview of the topic and give the reader a structured knowledge to familiarize yourself with the topic at the most affordable price possible.The accuracy and knowledge is of an international viewpoint as the edited articles represent the inputs of many knowledgeable individuals and some of the most current knowledge on the topic, based on the date of publication.

Author: Paul F. Kisak
ISBN-10: 1519103964
ISBN-13: 9781519103963
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 11/02/2015
Pages: 362
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.85lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.75d