Explore the evolution of logical thought in ancient Greece, focusing on the Stoic school of logic and its contrast with Aristotelian logic. Learn about key figures like Zeno of Citium and Chrysippus, and examine important concepts such as connectives, the law of excluded middle, temporal aspects of truth, and the formulation of implication. Delve into the Megarian school of thought and its relationship to Stoic logic. Gain insights into the foundations of modern logic and how different ancient Greek thinkers approached logical reasoning.
Overview
Syllabus
ME252: A brief history of logic
Zeno's logic was influenced by the
Aristotle's logic: All Aare B
The five indemonstrable forms
The law of excluded middle
The temporal aspect of truth'
The nature of implication
Taught by
Insights into Mathematics
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This was a great course! I only wish I'd known it was a part of a whole series when I saved it to my lists. I probably would have enjoyed it more had I not jumped in the middle of a discussion that had been going on for a while. Regardless, I highly recommend giving this, & the rest of his lectures, a listen; they're very interesting, easily digestible, & well presented.
