Elementary Lessons in Logic
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Elementary Lessons in Logic is a 19th-century introductory textbook that systematically explains the principles of formal logic and reasoning for students and general readers.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Elementary Lessons in Logic Context triple: [William Stanley Jevons, notableWork, Elementary Lessons in Logic]
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A.
An Introduction to Reasoning
An Introduction to Reasoning is a foundational textbook on argumentation and critical thinking that presents Stephen Toulmin’s influential model of practical reasoning.
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B.
Introduction to Logical Theory
Introduction to Logical Theory is a mid-20th-century philosophical work by P. F. Strawson that critically examines traditional formal logic and its relation to ordinary language.
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C.
In the Light of Logic
"In the Light of Logic" is a collection of essays by logician Solomon Feferman that explores the foundations, philosophy, and applications of mathematical logic in understanding mathematics and rational thought.
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D.
Logic: A Very Short Introduction
Logic: A Very Short Introduction is a concise introductory book that explains the fundamental ideas, methods, and philosophical significance of logic for a general readership.
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E.
Port-Royal Logic
Port-Royal Logic is a 17th-century treatise on logic and philosophy, rooted in Cartesian thought and influential in the development of modern logic and 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: Elementary Lessons in Logic Target entity description: Elementary Lessons in Logic is a 19th-century introductory textbook that systematically explains the principles of formal logic and reasoning for students and general readers.
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A.
An Introduction to Reasoning
An Introduction to Reasoning is a foundational textbook on argumentation and critical thinking that presents Stephen Toulmin’s influential model of practical reasoning.
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B.
Introduction to Logical Theory
Introduction to Logical Theory is a mid-20th-century philosophical work by P. F. Strawson that critically examines traditional formal logic and its relation to ordinary language.
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C.
In the Light of Logic
"In the Light of Logic" is a collection of essays by logician Solomon Feferman that explores the foundations, philosophy, and applications of mathematical logic in understanding mathematics and rational thought.
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D.
Logic: A Very Short Introduction
Logic: A Very Short Introduction is a concise introductory book that explains the fundamental ideas, methods, and philosophical significance of logic for a general readership.
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E.
Port-Royal Logic
Port-Royal Logic is a 17th-century treatise on logic and philosophy, rooted in Cartesian thought and influential in the development of modern logic and epistemology.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (30)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book
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logic textbook ⓘ |
| aim |
to explain rules of correct reasoning
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to provide a systematic introduction to logic ⓘ |
| educationalLevel | introductory ⓘ |
| educationalUse |
classroom instruction
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self-study ⓘ |
| genre |
logic
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philosophy ⓘ textbook ⓘ |
| hasFormat | print ⓘ |
| hasPart | chapters ⓘ |
| historicalContext | Victorian-era logic education ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
general readers
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students ⓘ |
| isAbout |
logical analysis of arguments
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logical terms and propositions ⓘ valid inference ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
argumentation
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formal logic ⓘ reasoning ⓘ |
| structure | systematic exposition of logical principles ⓘ |
| teaches |
deductive reasoning
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fallacies ⓘ inductive reasoning ⓘ logical notation ⓘ principles of formal logic ⓘ syllogistic reasoning ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 19th century ⓘ |
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