Cartesian logic: an essay on Descartes's conception of inference

1990; Association of College and Research Libraries; Volume: 27; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês

10.5860/choice.27-6289

ISSN

1943-5975

Autores

Stephen Gaukroger,

Tópico(s)

Classical Philosophy and Thought

Resumo

Abbreviations Introduction Descartes and traditional syllogistic: The scope of logic The syllogism as a Petitio Principii The heuristic role of syllogism Descartes's conception of inference: Conceptions of logic before Descartes Conceptions of cognitive grasp before Descartes The natural light of reason Eternal truths: A human model for cognition Discovery and proof: Analysis and discovery Synthesis and proof Appendix: The terms 'a priori' and 'a posteriori' in the Reply to the second set of objections to the meditations Scientific reasoning: The method of discovery The epistemic value of deduction Conclusion Bibliography Index

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