02352cam a22003253u 4500 67017 UtSlPG 20260610134539.0 m cr n 260607r20211839utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BC De Morgan, Augustus, 1806-1871 First notions of logic (preparatory to the study of geometry) 1st notions of logic (preparatory to the study of geometry) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-12-26 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "First notions of logic (preparatory to the study of geometry)" by Augustus De Morgan is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. The book serves as an introductory text to logical reasoning, particularly in the context of preparing students for the study of geometry, emphasizing the importance of understanding the process of inference and the construction of valid arguments. In this work, De Morgan explains the fundamental principles of logic, detailing the various types of propositions and their implications for reasoning. He outlines how conclusions can be accurately inferred from given premises and discusses the importance of clear definitions in logical discourse. The text also distinguishes between affirmative and negative propositions, universal and particular statements, and introduces concepts such as syllogisms, contradictions, and the roles of middle terms in arguments. Through examples and structured reasoning, De Morgan aims to equip students with the essential tools for logical analysis, paving the way for deeper exploration into mathematics and geometry. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United Kingdom: Taylor and Walton, 1839 Logic https://archive.org/details/firstnotionsoflo00demoiala https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/67017 107839 107839