Term logic

Traditional logic, also known as term logic, is a loose term for the logical tradition that originated with Aristotle and survived broadly unchanged until the advent of modern predicate logic in the late nineteenth century.

Related Topics:
Aristotle - Predicate logic - Nineteenth century

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It can sometimes be difficult to understand philosophy before the period of Frege and Russell without an elementary grasp of the terminology and ideas that were assumed by all philosophers until then. This article provides a basic introduction to the traditional system, with suggestions for further reading.

Related Topics:
Frege - Russell

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