Logical Skills - Social-Historical Perspectives (Hardcover, 1st ed. 2021)

This contributed volume explores the ways logical skills have been perceived over the course of history. The authors approach the topic from the lenses of philosophy, anthropology, sociology, and history to examine two opposing perceptions of logic: the first as an innate human ability and the second as a skill that can be learned and mastered. Chapters focus on the social and political dynamics of the use of logic throughout history, utilizing case studies and critical analyses. Specific topics covered include: the rise of logical skills problems concerning medieval notions of idiocy and rationality decolonizing natural logic natural logic and the course of time Logical Skills: Social-Historical Perspectives will appeal to undergraduate and graduate students, as well as researchers in the fields of history, sociology, philosophy, and logic. Psychology and colonial studies scholars will also find this volume to be of particular interest.

General

Imprint:	Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	Studies in Universal Logic
Release date:	March 2021
First published:	2021
Editors:	Julie Brumberg-Chaumont • Claude Rosental
Dimensions:	235 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	172
Edition:	1st ed. 2021
ISBN-13:	978-3-03-058445-0
Categories:	Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Books > Humanities > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Logic Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Mathematical foundations > Mathematical logic Books > Philosophy > Topics in philosophy > Logic Books > Philosophy > Western philosophy > General Promotions
LSN:	3-03-058445-3
Barcode:	9783030584450

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