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Formal, Transcendental, and Dialectical Thinking: Logic and Reality (SUNY series in Philosophy) - Softcover

Harris, Errol E.

 
9780887064302: Formal, Transcendental, and Dialectical Thinking: Logic and Reality (SUNY series in Philosophy)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0887064302 ISBN 13: 9780887064302
Publisher: State University of New York Press, 1987

Synopsis

This is a critical examination of the three types of logic advocated by current philosophical schools. Harris shows that certain basic presuppositions underlying the techniques of symbolic logic have resulted in intellectual stultification, moral dilemma, and practical sterility. These presuppositions are shown to be at variance with those of contemporary scientific method. Critical consideration is given to alternatives, and a more appropriate logic of science is proposed, providing an escape from crippling relativism and promising objective validation of value judgments. This approach offers some prospect of solutions to the major problems now troubling our civilization.

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About the Author

Errol E. Harris is John Evans Professor Emeritus at Northwestern University.

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Publisher
State University of New York Press
Publication date
1987
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0887064302
ISBN 13 
9780887064302
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
289