Logic structure of reason /
As a tool for characterizing rational thought, logic cuts across many philosophical disciplines and lies at the core of mathematics and computer science. Drawing on Aristotle's Organon, Russell's Principia Mathematica, and other central works, this program tracks the evolution of logic, be...
| Other Authors: | Films for the Humanities & Sciences (Firm), Films for the Humanities & Sciences., Infobase. |
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| Format: | Video |
| Language: | English |
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New York, N.Y. :
Infobase,
[2005], c2004.
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1 streaming video file (43 min.) : sd., col., digital. |
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Great ideas of philosophy II.
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| Summary: |
As a tool for characterizing rational thought, logic cuts across many philosophical disciplines and lies at the core of mathematics and computer science. Drawing on Aristotle's Organon, Russell's Principia Mathematica, and other central works, this program tracks the evolution of logic, beginning with the basic syllogism. A sampling of subsequent topics includes propositional and predicate logic, Bayesian confirmation theory, Boolean logic, Frege's use of variables and quantifiers, Godel's work with meta-mathematics, the Vienna Circle's logical positivism, and the Turing machine. Commentary by Hilary Putnam, of Harvard University; NYU's Kit Fine; and Colin McGinn, of Rutgers University, is featured. |
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Encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on May 12, 2005. Films on Demand is distributed by Infobase for Films for the Humanities & Sciences, Cambridge Educational, Meridian Education, and Shopware. Basis of Logic (2:16) -- Origins of Logic (2:12) -- Deductive and Inductive Arguments (4:54) -- Stoic's Responses to Aristotle's Logic (2:58) -- Medieval Philosophers and Francis Bacon (2:28) -- 19th Century Modern Logic (3:14) -- Boole's and Frege's Influences (6:09) -- Semantic Logic (3:05) -- Kurt Godel's Contribution (3:26) -- Vienna Circle (2:08) -- Inductive Argument (2:26) -- Expansion of Modern Logic (3:09) -- Dialogue Between Philosophy and Logic (1:48) Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. As a tool for characterizing rational thought, logic cuts across many philosophical disciplines and lies at the core of mathematics and computer science. Drawing on Aristotle's Organon, Russell's Principia Mathematica, and other central works, this program tracks the evolution of logic, beginning with the basic syllogism. A sampling of subsequent topics includes propositional and predicate logic, Bayesian confirmation theory, Boolean logic, Frege's use of variables and quantifiers, Godel's work with meta-mathematics, the Vienna Circle's logical positivism, and the Turing machine. Commentary by Hilary Putnam, of Harvard University; NYU's Kit Fine; and Colin McGinn, of Rutgers University, is featured. Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Physical Description: |
1 streaming video file (43 min.) : sd., col., digital. |
| Format: |
Mode of access: Internet. System requirements: FOD playback platform. |
| Access: |
Access requires authentication through Films on Demand. |