Basic Library of National Studies 2 · Logic (New Edition)

Author: Jin Yuelin
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book primarily introduces the deductive method in logic. The first two parts present an introduction and critique of traditional logic, while the third part introduces a modern Western mathematical logic system. The fourth part delves into in-depth discussions on various issues concerning logical systems. With profound academic expertise and rigorous logical thinking, the author presents the seemingly dry theory of logic in a captivating manner, leaving readers feeling enlightened and refreshed. Jin Yuelin's fundamental ideological framework is clearly Western, particularly in his epistemological structure, but his charm and emotional depth are distinctly Chinese. He had a strong foundation in traditional Chinese studies, which gave his scholarship a distinctive blend of Chinese and Western influences characteristic of his generation. Professor Jin Yuelin was a founding figure of modern logic in China. The late philosopher Feng Youlan once remarked on his influence: "His impact on me lies in logical analysis, while if I have had any influence on him, it might be in 'rekindling the echoes of ancient thoughts.'" As the saying goes, "Beyond rice, we share tea; discussing high steeds, surpassing youth." On the occasion of this book's publication, Professor Chen Bo of the Department of Philosophy at Peking University was invited by the editors to write a preface. In his remarks on Logic, he stated: "It is precisely Jin Yuelin's Logic and his teaching activities that have nurtured a generation of talents in modern logic in China, including world-class scholars such as Wang Hao, as well as many outstanding experts like Shen Youting, Wang Xianjun, Zhou Lquan, and Yin Haiguang. It is Jin Yuelin himself, along with his students and their students, who have upheld the realm of modern logic in China."