On the Principles of Logic
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On the Principles of Logic is a philosophical work that systematically examines the foundations, structure, and methods of logical reasoning.
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On the Principles of Logic Context triple: [The Logic of Chance, relatedWork, On the Principles of Logic]
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The Principles of Empirical or Inductive Logic
The Principles of Empirical or Inductive Logic is a foundational 19th-century work by John Venn that systematically explores the theory and methodology of inductive reasoning in logic and probability.
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An Investigation of the Laws of Thought
An Investigation of the Laws of Thought is George Boole’s foundational 1854 treatise that established Boolean algebra and helped lay the groundwork for modern mathematical logic and computer science.
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C.
The Logical Structure of the World
The Logical Structure of the World is Rudolf Carnap’s seminal 1928 work in which he develops a rigorous, formal reconstruction of all scientific concepts from a phenomenalist basis, serving as a foundational text of logical positivism.
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D.
Logic: The Theory of Inquiry
Logic: The Theory of Inquiry is John Dewey’s major work on logic, presenting a pragmatic account of reasoning as an experimental, inquiry-driven process grounded in experience.
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From a Logical Point of View
From a Logical Point of View is a landmark collection of philosophical essays by W.V.O. Quine that helped reshape analytic philosophy, especially through its critique of the analytic–synthetic distinction and its naturalized approach to epistemology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: On the Principles of Logic Target entity description: On the Principles of Logic is a philosophical work that systematically examines the foundations, structure, and methods of logical reasoning.
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A.
The Principles of Empirical or Inductive Logic
The Principles of Empirical or Inductive Logic is a foundational 19th-century work by John Venn that systematically explores the theory and methodology of inductive reasoning in logic and probability.
-
B.
An Investigation of the Laws of Thought
An Investigation of the Laws of Thought is George Boole’s foundational 1854 treatise that established Boolean algebra and helped lay the groundwork for modern mathematical logic and computer science.
-
C.
The Logical Structure of the World
The Logical Structure of the World is Rudolf Carnap’s seminal 1928 work in which he develops a rigorous, formal reconstruction of all scientific concepts from a phenomenalist basis, serving as a foundational text of logical positivism.
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D.
Logic: The Theory of Inquiry
Logic: The Theory of Inquiry is John Dewey’s major work on logic, presenting a pragmatic account of reasoning as an experimental, inquiry-driven process grounded in experience.
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E.
From a Logical Point of View
From a Logical Point of View is a landmark collection of philosophical essays by W.V.O. Quine that helped reshape analytic philosophy, especially through its critique of the analytic–synthetic distinction and its naturalized approach to epistemology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (46)
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| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ work on logic ⓘ |
| about |
philosophical foundations of logic
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principles of logic ⓘ theory of reasoning ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
clarify the principles of logical reasoning
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systematize logical methods ⓘ |
| describes |
deductive reasoning
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inductive reasoning ⓘ logical form ⓘ logical inference ⓘ logical methods ⓘ validity in logic ⓘ |
| discusses |
nature of logical truth
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philosophical problems about reasoning ⓘ relation between language and logic ⓘ |
| examines |
criteria of logical validity
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foundational assumptions of logic ⓘ logical concepts ⓘ logical structures ⓘ methods of proof ⓘ |
| fieldOfWork |
philosophy
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philosophy of logic ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
analysis of logical systems
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criteria for good reasoning ⓘ foundational issues in logic ⓘ structure of arguments ⓘ systematic examination of logic ⓘ |
| genre |
logic textbook
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non-fiction ⓘ philosophical literature ⓘ |
| hasForm | prose ⓘ |
| hasPerspective | philosophical analysis of logic ⓘ |
| hasStructure | systematic exposition ⓘ |
| hasWorkType | systematic treatise ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
scholars of philosophy
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students of logic ⓘ students of philosophy ⓘ |
| mainTopic |
foundations of logic
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logic ⓘ logical reasoning ⓘ methods of logical reasoning ⓘ structure of logical systems ⓘ |
| usesDiscipline |
formal logic
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philosophical analysis ⓘ |
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