PP-2007-25: Some Thoughts on Mohist Logic

PP-2007-25: Zhang, Jialong and Liu, Fenrong (2007) Some Thoughts on Mohist Logic. [Report]

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Abstract

The paper is an exploration of the old Chinese texts called the the
Mohist Canons from a modern logical perspective. We explain what the
Mohists have contributed to logic, while we also provide some new
interpretations of the issues discussed in the Canons.

Item Type: Report
Report Nr: PP-2007-25
Series Name: Prepublication (PP) Series
Year: 2007
Uncontrolled Keywords: Mohist logic; use of variables; reasoning patterns; Chinese ancient logic; paradoxes
Subjects: Logic
Depositing User: fenrong
Date Deposited: 12 Oct 2016 14:36
Last Modified: 12 Oct 2016 14:36
URI: https://eprints.illc.uva.nl/id/eprint/259

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