Pure Logic And Other Minor Works (1890)

Pure Logic And Other Minor Works is a collection of essays and lectures by William Stanley Jevons, a prominent British philosopher and logician of the 19th century. The book was originally published in 1890 and includes Jevons' most important contributions to the field of logic, including his groundbreaking work on the algebra of logic and his critique of traditional syllogistic reasoning. The first section of the book focuses on Jevons' development of the algebra of logic, which he believed could provide a more rigorous and systematic approach to reasoning than traditional logic. He presents his ideas on symbolic logic, including his famous ""Jevonian notation"" which used letters and symbols to represent logical operations. Jevons also discusses the application of logic to various fields such as mathematics, economics, and philosophy.The second section of the book contains Jevons' lectures on the philosophy of science, including his views on the nature of induction and the scientific method. He argues that scientific theories should be based on empirical evidence and that induction should be used to test and refine theories rather than to prove them.The final section of the book includes Jevons' minor works on various topics such as political economy, statistics, and education. These essays provide insight into Jevons' broader intellectual interests and his contributions to other fields beyond logic and philosophy.Overall, Pure Logic And Other Minor Works is an important text in the history of logic and philosophy, showcasing Jevons' innovative ideas and his impact on the development of symbolic logic.With A Preface By Professor Adamson.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.