Pure Logic and Other Minor Works (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore Jevons’ fresh take on logic: a clear, modern case for a logic focused on qualities and non‑existence.

This scholarly work revisits Pure Logic, arguing for a logic of quality that treats judgments as non‑existential and grounds reasoning in the character of thoughts rather than concrete existence. It contrasts Jevons’ approach with Boole’s system and situates his ideas within English empirical philosophy, Mill’s doctrines, and 19th‑century debates. The book also presents a detailed look at a mechanical model used to illustrate logical inference, including how a physical device represents combinations of terms and the rules that govern their interactions.

• Understand how a logic of qualities differs from traditional approaches
• See how non‑existential judgments can form the basis of reasoning
• Learn about the proposed mechanical logic and its components
• Gain context on the debates between Jevons, Mill, Boole, and other thinkers

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