The Essentials of Logic, Being Ten Lectures on Judgment and Inference

Name: The Essentials of Logic, Being Ten Lectures on Judgment and Inference
Author: Bernard Bosanquet

By Bernard Bosanquet

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A series of ten lectures presents a systematic account of logic, beginning with the problem of the logical standpoint and the conception of the world as knowledge, then treating judgment as the form of conscious knowledge and examining how form depends on content. It classifies types of judgment, analyses propositions, names, and the components and unity of judgments, distinguishes categorical, hypothetical, and disjunctive forms, explores negation and opposition, and concludes with accounts of inference, syllogistic reasoning, induction, deduction, and causation, emphasizing the role of systematic thought and the general conditions that make valid inference possible.

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Bernard Bosanquet

Bernard Bosanquet (1848-1923) was a prominent British philosopher known for his contributions to idealism and social philosophy. He played a significant role in the development of British idealism, emphasizing the importance of the state and community in individual development. His notable works include "The Essentials of Logic, Being Ten Lectures on Judgment and Inference," where he explores the foundations of logical reasoning, and "The Philosophical Theory of the State," which examines the relationship between the individual and the state. Bosanquet's ideas have influenced various fields, including political theory and ethics, making him a key figure in early 20th-century philosophy.