Description: Aristotle's Modal Logic by Richard Patterson Aristotle was both a great metaphysician and the inventor of logic, including the logic of possibility and necessity. This presents a very new interpretation of Aristotles logic by arguing that a proper understanding of the system depends on an appreciation of its connection to the metaphysics. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Aristotles Modal Logic presents a very new interpretation of Aristotles logic by arguing that a proper understanding of the system depends on an appreciation of its connection to the metaphysics. Richard Patterson develops three striking theses in the book. First, there is a fundamental connection between Aristotles logic of possibility and necessity, and his metaphysics, and that this connection extends far beyond the widely recognised tie to scientific demonstration and relates to the more basic distinction between the essential and accidental properties of a subject. Second, Aristotles views on modal logic depend in very significant ways on his metaphysics without entailing any sacrifice in rigour. Third, once one has grasped the nature of the relationship, one can understand better certain genuine difficulties in the system of logic and appreciate its strengths in terms of the purposes for which it was created. Author Biography Richard D. Patterson (PhD, University of California, Los AngRichard D. Patterson (PhD, University of California, Los Angeles) is distinguished professor ermeritus at Liberty Univereles) is distinguished professor ermeritus at Liberty University. He has written well over 100 articles for major publissity. He has written well over 100 articles for major publishers and periodicals, including commentaries on Nahum, Habakhers and periodicals, including commentaries on Nahum, Habakkuk, and Zephaniah (Moody) and Joel and Kings (with Hermann kuk, and Zephaniah (Moody) and Joel and Kings (with Hermann Table of Contents 1. Introduction; 2. The Basic Modal Proposition; 3. Syllogisms with Two Necessity Premises; 4. Mixed syllogisms: One Assertoric and One Necessity Premise; 5. Two-way possibilities: some basic preliminaries; 6. Two-way possibility syllogisms; 7. Aristotles perfect syllogisms; 8. Principles of construction. Review "...I find the book valuable in working through the texts and modern interpretations of Aristotles modal syllogistic." Allan Back, Philosophy in Review "...an important book...His study gives a useful survey of different interpretations of controversial questions about Aristotles modal syllogistic logic." Leo J. Elders, The Review of Metaphysics Promotional This 1995 book argues that a proper understanding of Aristotles modal logic requires an appreciation of its connection to the metaphysics. Review Quote "...I find the book valuable in working through the texts and modern interpretations of Aristotles modal syllogistic." Allan Back, Philosophy in Review Promotional "Headline" This 1995 book argues that a proper understanding of Aristotles modal logic requires an appreciation of its connection to the metaphysics. Description for Bookstore Aristotle was both a great metaphysician and the inventor of logic, including the logic of possibility and necessity. Aristotles Modal Logic, first published in 1995, presents a new interpretation of Aristotles logic by arguing that a proper understanding of the system depends on an appreciation of its connection to the metaphysics. Description for Library Aristotle was both a great metaphysician and the inventor of logic, including the logic of possibility and necessity. Aristotles Modal Logic, first published in 1995, presents a new interpretation of Aristotles logic by arguing that a proper understanding of the system depends on an appreciation of its connection to the metaphysics. Details ISBN052145168X Author Richard Patterson Short Title ARISTOTLES MODAL LOGIC Publisher Cambridge University Press Language English ISBN-10 052145168X ISBN-13 9780521451680 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 1995 Imprint Cambridge University Press Subtitle Essence and Entailment in the Organon Place of Publication Cambridge Country of Publication United Kingdom Pages 304 Residence US DOI 10.1604/9780521451680 UK Release Date 1995-05-26 AU Release Date 1995-05-26 NZ Release Date 1995-05-26 Publication Date 1995-05-26 Alternative 9780511609015 DEWEY 160.92 Illustrations 3 Line drawings, unspecified Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:91369920;
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Book Title: Aristotle's Modal Logic: Essence and Entailment in the Organon
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Author: Richard Patterson
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Language: English
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Publisher: Cambridge University Press
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