Universal Logic, Ethics, and Truth Essays in Honor of John Corcoran (1937-2021)

Synopsis

John Corcoran was a very well-known logician who worked on several areas of logic. He produced decisive works giving a better understanding of two major figures in the history of logic, Aristotle and Boole. Corcoran had a close association with Alfred Tarski, a prominent 20th-century logician. This collaboration manifested in Corcoran's substantial introduction to Tarski's seminal book, Logic, Semantics, Metamathematics (1956). Additionally, Corcoran's posthumous editorial involvement in 'What are logical notions?' (1986) breathed new life into this seminal paper authored by Tarski. His scholarly pursuits extended to the intricate explication of fundamental concepts in modern logic, including variables, propositions, truth, consequences, and categoricity. Corcoran's academic curiosity extended further to the intersection of ethics and logic, reflecting his contemplation of their interrelation. Beyond these theoretical contributions, Corcoran was deeply engaged in the pedagogical dimensions of logic instruction. This volume serves as a compilation of articles contributed by Corcoran's students, colleagues, and international peers. By encompassing a diverse range of subjects, this collection aptly mirrors Corcoran's wide-ranging interests, offering insights that not only deepen our understanding of his work but also advance the theoretical frameworks he explored.

Book details

Edition:

2024

Series:

Studies in Universal Logic

Author:

Timothy J. Madigan, Jean-Yves Béziau

ISBN:

9783031444616

Related ISBNs:

9783031444609

Publisher:

Springer Nature Switzerland

Pages:

N/A

Reading age:

Not specified

Includes images:

Yes

Date of addition:

2024-06-13

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Copyright

Copyright date:

2024

Copyright by:

The Editor 

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Categories:

History, Mathematics and Statistics, Nonfiction, Philosophy