Slater, Hartley
Logic is not Mathematical (Studies in Logic)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781848900516
- author:
- Slater, Hartley
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- College Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 148
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.6 x 0.8 cm
- Genre:
- Science & Nature, Mathematics, Education,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Logic is Not Mathematical by Hartley Slater explores a fundamental flaw in the development of modern logic. The author argues that the field's reliance on mathematical and empirical approaches has led to a failure to consider the inherent complexities of language. Slater examines several key areas where this oversight has resulted in enduring problems, including Russell's Paradox, Berry's Paradox, and the Liar Paradox. By highlighting the importance of contextuality and linguistic nuances, Slater sheds light on a range of errors that have plagued logicians for decades. This collection of papers offers a nuanced critique of the foundations of logic, revealing a deeper understanding of the subject's limitations and potential pitfalls.
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