Trent dougherty symbolic logic may be superior to classical aristotelian logic for the sciences, but not for the humanities. He is frequently praised for his writing that is both clear and logical, as well as delightfully entertaining. Kreeft perceived a gap in the market, books about logic were either a historical surveys of socrates, plato, or aristole or primers in symbolic logic. Modeling socrates as the ideal teacher for the beginner and socratic method as the ideal method.
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Peter kreeft provides an introductory textbook on the argumentative logic of socrates in his book socratic logic. It means simply that the same term is used in two or more different senses in the course of an argument kreeft, socratic logic, 71. This new and revised edition of peter kreefts socratic logic is updated, adding new. While mathematical logic is extremely important, socratic logic is applicable in everyday life. Since its introduction in the spring of 2004, socratic logic has proven to be a different type of. Peter kreeft in his excellent text on logic reminds us, no course is more practical than logic, for no matter what you are thinking about, you are thinking, and logic orders and clarifies your thinking. Socratic method platonic questions 3rd edition by peter kreeft et al at over 30 bookstores. Socratic method platonic questions by peter kreeft. Click download or read online button to get socratic logic 3e book now. Socratic logic 3e download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. This new and revised edition of peter kreeft s socratic logic is updated, adding new exercises and more complete examples, all with kreeft s characteristic clarity and wit. Augustines press 2005 authors peter john kreeft boston college.
Syllogisms the structure and strategy of the syllogism the skeptics objection to the syllogism the empiricists objection to the syllogism demonstrative syllogisms how. Five reasons to make logic a part of your life ses. Every student of philosophy and logic should have this on their shelves. The fallacy of amphiboly and the art of ambiguity ses. Review of peter kreefts socratic logic bellator christi.
Augustines press by peter kreeft the best things in life, by peter kreeft practical advice for studying logic. He first gives an initiation to philosophy and introduces the dialogue form through platos apology in. Trent dougherty this new and revised edition of peter kreeft s socratic logic is updated, adding new exercises and more complete examples, all with kreeft s characteristic clarity and wit. A logic text using socratic method, platonic questions, and aristotelian principles 408 by peter kreeft, trent dougherty editor peter kreeft. Discussion on grammar i would like to recapitulate some of the. A logic text using socratic method, platonic questions, and aristotelian principles by peter kreeft 3 editions first published in 2003 not in library.
A logic text using socratic method, platonic questions, and aristotelian principles pdf, remember to follow the hyperlink listed below and download the ebook or have access to additional information that are in conjuction with socratic logic 3e pbk. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. The only complete system of classical aristotelian logic in print, socratic logic is simple and userfriendly, interactive, with many exercises and a light, engaging style. Datasets available include lcsh, bibframe, lc name authorities, lc classification, marc codes, premis vocabularies, iso language codes, and more. Nov 01, 2003 peter kreeft provides an introductory textbook on the argumentative logic of socrates in his book socratic logic.
Kreeft offers a marvelous way of using platos apology both to introduce the whole scope of philosopher and to evoke a personal response. Since its introduction in the spring of 2004, socratic logic has proven to be a different type of logic. The peter kreeft bundle contains three collections of the philosopher, theologian, and apologists resources rolled into one, at a discounted price. This includes data values and the controlled vocabularies that house them. The thinkers guide to socratic questioning thinkers guide library. It is designed for doityourselfers as well as classrooms. Peter kreeft in his excellent text on logic reminds us, no course is more practical. Table of contents for socratic logic by peter kreeft. Kreeft calls it the magna carta of philosophy, a timeless classic that is a portable classroom. In addition, his book provides a brief discussion on the metaphysics and epistemology of human reason that will fill the gaps that this series has intentionally left unfilled.
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May 15, 2016 another strength is the applicability of kreefts book. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Peter kreeft is currently considered a single author. One excellent resource is peter kreefts book socratic logic, which is incredibly practical and provides the basis for the fallacies that are covered in this series. As this reader read through kreefts book, common examples of modern fallacies entered this readers mind.
Its exercises expose students to many classical quotations, and additional chapters introduce philosophical issues in a socratic focused conversational inquiring manner and from a commonsense, realistic point of view. There are three kinds of thoughts, or three acts of the mind. The linked data service provides access to commonly found standards and vocabularies promulgated by the library of congress. In these seven innovative volumes, peter kreeft revives the classic method of giving breath to philosophy through dialogue. Since its introduction in the spring of 2004, socratic logic has proven to be a different type of logic text 1 this is the only complete system of classical aristotelian logic in print. Socratic logic by peter kreeft 1 edition first published in 2010 not in library. This new, revised edition of peter kreeft s socratic logic is updated, adding new exercises and online access to answers to oddnumbered exercises. Sep 15, 2010 this new and revised edition of peter kreeft s socratic logic is updated, adding new exercises and more complete examples, all with kreeft s characteristic clarity and wit. Does anyone have the odd answers to peter kreefts socratic logic book. It uses ordinary language and logic, not jargon and symbolic logic, and it is. A logic text using socratic method, platonic questions, and aristotelian principles. It seems as if there is an instantbologna detector found in this form of logic. This new and revised edition of peter kreefts socratic logic is updated, adding new exercises and more complete examples, all with kreefts characteristic clarity and wit. The examples are clear and the notes are well structured and kreeft s writing style is a pleasure to read, making what can be a dry and turgid topic a joy.
Kreeft has written dozens of books explaining and defending the christian faith and catholicism. Kreeft provides the single most useful work on logic that has been published ever. Trent dougherty a complete system of classical aristotelian logic intended for honors high school and college. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. The 16 chapters of kreeft s book could be divided into three main sections. Dec 04, 2012 does anyone have the odd answers to peter kreefts socratic logic book. Kreeft uses the dialogues of socrates in this book to help the reader grow in that love of wisdom. A logic text using socratic method, platonic questions, and aristotelian principles by peter kreeft. Peter kreeft philosophy and apologetics collection 10 vols. Contents data are machine generated based on prepublication provided by the publisher.