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The Logic of Time. A Model-Theoretic Investigation into the Varieties of Temporal Ontology and Temporal Discourse.
Johan Van Benthem
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Paperback. Series: Synthese Library. Num Pages: 276 pages, biography. BIC Classification: CFX; HPL; PBC; UYQ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 254 x 178 x 14. Weight in Grams: 537.
That philosophical themes could be studied in an exact manner by logical meanS was a delightful discovery to make. Until then, the only outlet for a philosophical interest known to me was the production of poetry or essays. These means of expression remain inconclusive, however, with a tendency towards profuseness. The logical discipline provides so me intellectual backbone, without excluding the literary modes. A master's thesis by Erik Krabbe introduced me to the subject of tense logic. The doctoral dissertation of Paul N eedham awaked me (as so many others) from my dogmatic slumbers concerning the latter's mono poly on ... Read more
That philosophical themes could be studied in an exact manner by logical meanS was a delightful discovery to make. Until then, the only outlet for a philosophical interest known to me was the production of poetry or essays. These means of expression remain inconclusive, however, with a tendency towards profuseness. The logical discipline provides so me intellectual backbone, without excluding the literary modes. A master's thesis by Erik Krabbe introduced me to the subject of tense logic. The doctoral dissertation of Paul N eedham awaked me (as so many others) from my dogmatic slumbers concerning the latter's mono poly on ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2012
Publisher
Springer Netherlands
Number of pages
276
Condition
New
Series
Synthese Library
Number of Pages
276
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9789401098700
SKU
V9789401098700
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About Johan Van Benthem
Professor Dr J.F.A.K. van Benthem has received the 1996 Spinoza Award, an annual award to honour outstanding scientific merit and to stimulate innovative future research. from the jury report: `Van Benthem has positioned logic as an interdisciplinary science par excellence ... It is through his work that logic has acquired a bridge-function between alpha ... Read more
Reviews for The Logic of Time. A Model-Theoretic Investigation into the Varieties of Temporal Ontology and Temporal Discourse.
From reviews of the first edition: `Overall this is an admirable work. I believe it will change and enrich the field.' Steven Kuhn, Journal of Symbolic Logic, 52 (3) (1987) `...the book...will be most useful to anyone, newcomer or expert, with an interest in the logic of time.' ... Read more