Explore the history of logic and how great minds shaped the way we think Discover how medieval and early modern thinkers built the tools of reasoning that still matter today.

This concise survey traverses centuries, from Arabian and Scholastic beginnings to the rise of modern logic. It highlights influential figures, key ideas, and the evolving methods that have guided logical analysis. The book emphasizes how different schools view reasoning, deduction, and the foundations of knowledge, with a focus on clear, accessible explanations.

- Learn the major milestones and pivotal thinkers in the history of logic
- See how arguments, syllogisms, and modalities developed across eras
- Understand how deductive and inductive methods influenced scientific thinking
- Gain a readable overview that connects philosophy, mathematics, and science

Ideal for readers of philosophy, intellectual history, and anyone curious about how logic has shaped human knowledge.

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