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Arabic Logic from al-Farabi to Averroes - A Study of the Early Arabic Categorical, Modal, and Hypothetical Syllogistics (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
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Arabic Logic from al-Farabi to Averroes - A Study of the Early Arabic Categorical, Modal, and Hypothetical Syllogistics (Paperback, 1st ed. 2019)
Series: Studies in Universal Logic
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This monograph explores the logical systems of early logicians in
the Arabic tradition from a theoretical perspective, providing a
complete panorama of early Arabic logic and centering it within an
expansive historical context. By thoroughly examining the writings
of the first Arabic logicians, al-Farabi, Avicenna and Averroes,
the author analyzes their respective theories, discusses their
relationship to the syllogistics of Aristotle and his followers,
and measures their influence on later logical systems. Beginning
with an introduction to the writings of the most prominent Arabic
logicians, the author scrutinizes these works to determine their
categorical logic, as well as their modal and hypothetical logics.
Where most other studies written on this subject focus on the
Arabic logicians' epistemology, metaphysics, and theology, this
volume takes a unique approach by focusing on the actual technical
aspects and features of their logics. The author then moves on to
examine the original texts as closely as possible and employs the
symbolism of modern propositional, predicate, and modal logics,
rendering the arguments of each logician clearly and precisely
while clarifying the theories themselves in order to determine the
differences between the Arabic logicians' systems and those of
Aristotle. By providing a detailed examination of theories that are
still not very well-known in Western countries, the author is able
to assess the improvements that can be found in the Arabic
writings, and to situate Arabic logic within the breadth of the
history of logic. This unique study will appeal mainly to
historians of logic, logicians, and philosophers who seek a better
understanding of the Arabic tradition. It also will be of interest
to modern logicians who wish to delve into the historical aspects
and progression of their discipline. Furthermore, this book will
serve as a valuable resource for graduate students who wish to
complement their general knowledge of Arabic culture, logic, and
sciences.
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