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The Logic of Gersonides. A Translation of "Sefer ha-Heqqesh ha-Yashar (The Book of the Correct Syllogism)" of Rabbi Levi ben Gershom with Introduction, Commentary and Analytical Glossary.
Charles H.; Levi Ben Gershom Manekin
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Description for The Logic of Gersonides. A Translation of "Sefer ha-Heqqesh ha-Yashar (The Book of the Correct Syllogism)" of Rabbi Levi ben Gershom with Introduction, Commentary and Analytical Glossary.
Hardback. This study of medieval Jewry's boldest philosopher and scientist includes an introductory essay analzing Gersonides' logical writings, a translation based on the author's critical edition of the "Correct Syllogism", and an extensive analytical commentary and glossary. Series: The New Synthese Historical Library. Num Pages: 345 pages, biography. BIC Classification: 3H; HPL. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational; (UP) Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly. Dimension: 235 x 155 x 20. Weight in Grams: 686.
In the great libraries of Europe and the United States, hidden in fading manuscripts on forgotten shelves, lie the works of medieval Hebrew logic. From the end of the twelfth century through the Renaissance, Jews wrote and translated commentaries and original compositions in Aristotelian logic. One can say without exaggeration that wherever Jews studied philosophy - Spain, France, Northern Africa, Germany, Palestine - they began their studies with logic. Yet with few exceptions, the manuscripts that were catalogued in the last century have failed to arouse the interest of modem scholars. While the history of logic is now an established ... Read more
In the great libraries of Europe and the United States, hidden in fading manuscripts on forgotten shelves, lie the works of medieval Hebrew logic. From the end of the twelfth century through the Renaissance, Jews wrote and translated commentaries and original compositions in Aristotelian logic. One can say without exaggeration that wherever Jews studied philosophy - Spain, France, Northern Africa, Germany, Palestine - they began their studies with logic. Yet with few exceptions, the manuscripts that were catalogued in the last century have failed to arouse the interest of modem scholars. While the history of logic is now an established ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Hardback
Publication date
1991
Publisher
Kluwer Academic Publishers United States
Number of pages
345
Condition
New
Series
The New Synthese Historical Library
Number of Pages
345
Place of Publication
Dordrecht, Netherlands
ISBN
9780792315131
SKU
V9780792315131
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Reviews for The Logic of Gersonides. A Translation of "Sefer ha-Heqqesh ha-Yashar (The Book of the Correct Syllogism)" of Rabbi Levi ben Gershom with Introduction, Commentary and Analytical Glossary.
`This is without doubt the best book available on any aspect of logic in the medieval Jewish world, and Manekin is to be thanked for bringing the difficult and yet rewarding logical ideas of Gersonides to the attention of the English-reading public.' British ... Read more