Acta Oeconomica Pragensia 2007, 15(5):90-108 | DOI: 10.18267/j.aop.87
Logic of John Stuart Mill
- Mgr. Ing. Miroslav Vacura, Ph.D. - odborný asistent; Katedra filosofie, Vysoká škola ekonomická v Praze. vacura@vse.cz
Article provides short overview and analysis of fundamental concepts of logic of John Stuart Mill as presented in his monumental work - System of Logic. At beginning Mill's approach to semantics is presented, following with his theory of proposition. Next section deals with reasoning and is generally focused on Mill's interpretation of syllogism. Final part of text introduces problem of necessary truths and analyses Mill's approach to theorems of arithmetic, geometry and logic.
Keywords: John Stuart Mill, logic
JEL classification: G30
Published: August 1, 2007 Show citation
References
- MILL, J. S. (1974). System of Logic. In The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, ed. J. M. Robson. Toronto : University of Toronto Press. London : Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1963-1991. Vol. VII, VIII.
- MILL, J. S. (1979). An Examination of Sir William Hamilton's Philosophy. In The Collected Works of John Stuart Mill, ed. J. M. Robson. Toronto : University of Toronto Press. London : Routledge and Kegan Paul, 1963-1991. Vol. IX.
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