Ancient Logic – Diversity Reading List

2016, The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy

Categories: Ancient Greek and Roman Logic, Ancient Greek and Roman Philosophy, Aristotelian Logic, Classical Logic, History of Logic, History of Western Philosophy, Logic and Philosophy of Logic, Science, Logic & Mathematics

Added by: Berta Grimau, Contributed by: Giada Fratantonio

Summary: A comprehensive introduction to ancient (western) logic from the 5th century BCE to the 6th century CE, with an emphasis on topics which may be of interest to contemporary logicians. Topics include pre-Aristotelian logic, Aristotelian logic, Peripatetic logic, Stoic Logic and a note on Epicureans and their views on logic.

Comment: This paper would be ideal as an introductory overview for a course on ancient logic. Alternatively, it could serve as an overview for a module on ancient logic within a more general course on the history of logic. No prior knowledge of logic is required; formalisms are for the most part avoided in the paper. Note that this is a SEP entry, so it's completely accessible to students.

Difficulty: Easy

Recommended use: Introductory with overview

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