An Introduction to Logic and Scientific Method by Morris R. Cohen

by Morris R. Cohen

For decades, this book served as a basic textbook on logic and scientific method in most American universities and is still in demand (the latter re-release in English was published in 2007). The authors managed to organically combine the syllogistic of Aristotle formalized language of mathematical logic and methodology of knowledge presents them in close connection with the logic. It covers all the standard themes taught in basic courses in logic, and their presentation is more detailed than in the standard textbooks. As a synthetic course of logic and scientific method has no analogue among Russian textbooks.

Genres: Philosophy, Science, Logic, Nonfiction, Mathematics, Scientific Method

Mass Market Paperback

First published January 1, 1934

Reviews

[Meg Briers · Rating 3 out of 5]

a little tough due to style of writing and the need to sift through the slightly sexist/racist choices of examples

[LovelyGirl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Has a textbook feel about it. Those of you expecting to be entertained will be disappointed. Also, bear in mind that the book is written quite a long time ago, so it's a bit outdated (but not obsolete). Was of great use to me.