Reformed Logic

McLachlan, D. B.Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

2.3

Word count: 310K words
Chapters: 31

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Reformed Logic by D. B. McLachlanAuthor: McLachlan, D. B.,Language: English, Class: B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Release Date: Aug 31, 2016

Editor's review

This book is a work of philosophy titled Reformed Logic, concerned with the improvement or reconstruction of logic. According to the available information, it was written by D. B. McLachlan and released through Project Gutenberg as a public-domain electronic text. Works of logic of this kind generally do not aim at popular entertainment but excel in conceptual analysis, rules of argument, and systematic organization, suiting readers willing to read slowly and ponder repeatedly. Its value lies in presenting a path of logical thinking: how the author defines problems, adjusts the traditional framework of logic, and organizes arguments. For readers specializing in philosophy and logic, it can serve as textual material for understanding a particular logical discussion; for general readers, it is more like an exercise in thinking that requires patience and note-taking. When reading, it is advisable first to grasp the overall structure, then work through core concepts and argumentative steps chapter by chapter, consulting basic logic texts for unfamiliar terms; speed-reading is not recommended.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Students and researchers in philosophy and logic
Readers interested in discussions of the traditional logical system and its improvement
Reflective readers willing to read slowly and organize concepts
Writers needing public-domain logic texts for reference

Not a good fit for

Beginners seeking light introductory reading to quickly master logic
General readers unaccustomed to English philosophical texts and abstract argumentation
Readers expecting logic books rich in examples and close to everyday application

Reading tips

Read the table of contents and introduction first to understand the problem the book addresses and its chapter structure, then decide the order of close reading.
Keep a notebook, recording core concepts, definitions, and argumentative steps chapter by chapter to build your own concept chart.
When encountering unfamiliar terms, consult the relevant chapters of a basic logic textbook for support.
After each chapter, restate the author's main claims and reasons in your own words to test your understanding.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

Project Gutenberg is a digital publishing project focused on public-domain ebooks. Its publishing direction centers on classic literary works whose copyright has expired, covering genres such as poetry, drama, fiction, and epic. Representative books include Lyrical Ballads by Wordsworth and Coleridge, Proust's Du côté de chez Swann, Shakespeare's Macbeth and The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Homer's The Iliad, Dante's La Divina Comèdia: Purgatòri, Cervantes's The History of Don Quixote, Volume 2, and Grahame's The Wind in the Willows. Its author resources consist mainly of classic Western writers such as Wordsworth, Proust, Shakespeare, Homer, Dante, Cervantes, Grahame, and Tolstoy. Its publishing feature is the provision of freely accessible ebooks in EPUB and Kindle formats; it is not a traditional publisher, and publicly available information is limited.

FAQ

Is this book an introductory logic book?

From the available information, it is a philosophical work on logic discussing the improvement of logic, not a popular introduction for readers with no background. Beginners will need to pair it with a basic textbook and prepare conceptually.

What foundation is needed to read this book?

Basic training in logic or philosophy is recommended, at least familiarity with concepts such as propositions, inference, and argument. Without such a background, read an introduction to logic first; the author's discussion will then be easier to follow.

Is this book suitable for quick reading?

Not really. Logic texts are conceptually dense and arguments interlock, so quick reading easily misses key definitions and inferential steps. A more effective approach is to read slowly chapter by chapter, take notes, and review and organize regularly.

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McLachlan, D. B. Author

D. B. McLachlan is an author about whom little public information is available; the only work confirmed in our records is Reformed Logic. Judging from its title and subject matter, the book belongs to the field of logic, and the word "Reformed" suggests that its argument may relate to the Reformed tradition or to a revision and reconstruction of existing logical systems. The author's nationality, dates of birth and death, education, and biography cannot be verified, so no further inferences about the person or the scholarship should be made. On the basis of the available information, McLachlan may be regarded as a writer concerned with questions of logic, addressing readers interested in logical principles and their intellectual background. Those who wish to learn more about the style and argumentation of the work should consult Reformed Logic directly; this note is based only on verifiable facts in our records and adds nothing unconfirmed.