
UNIVERSITY MANUALS - EDITED BY PROFESSOR KNIGHT - LOGIC - INDUCTIVE AND DEDUCTIVE
PREFACE.
GENERAL PLAN OF THE SERIES.
BOOK I. - THE LOGIC OF CONSISTENCY—SYLLOGISM AND DEFINITION. - PART I. - THE ELEMENTS OF PROPOSITIONS. - Chapter I.
PART II. - DEFINITION. - Chapter I.
BOOK II. - INDUCTIVE LOGIC, OR THE LOGIC OF SCIENCE.
INTRODUCTION. - I.—THE ORIGIN AND SCOPE OF LOGIC.
BOOK I. - THE LOGIC OF CONSISTENCY. SYLLOGISM AND DEFINITION.
PART I. - THE ELEMENTS OF PROPOSITIONS.
PART II. - DEFINITION.
In this concise treatise the author invites listeners on a journey through the evolution of logical thought, tracing how ancient syllogisms gave way to modern forms of reasoning. By weaving together historical milestones with clear, contemporary examples, the book shows how logic has always served a practical purpose: protecting us from error. The opening chapters set the stage with vivid anecdotes about the shifting concerns of philosophers across ages, making the subject feel alive rather than abstract.
Beyond the narrative, the work offers a hands‑on approach to both inductive and deductive reasoning, guiding the audience through exercises that sharpen analytical skills. The author’s gentle, classroom‑style explanations reflect years of teaching, emphasizing why each rule matters in everyday judgment. Listeners will come away with a solid foundation in logical methodology and an appreciation for its enduring relevance.
Language
en
Duration
~10 hours (578K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Thierry Alberto, Lesley Halamek and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2010-03-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1845–1893
A sharp-minded Scottish critic and novelist, he moved easily between journalism and university life. His work helped shape Victorian literary debate while also producing novels and studies of English prose.
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