Logic: The Theory of Inquiry
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Logic: The Theory of Inquiry is John Dewey’s major work on logic, presenting a pragmatic account of reasoning as an experimental, inquiry-driven process grounded in experience.
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Target entity: Logic: The Theory of Inquiry Context triple: [John Dewey, notableWork, Logic: The Theory of Inquiry]
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A.
The Logical Structure of the World
The Logical Structure of the World is Rudolf Carnap’s seminal 1928 work in which he develops a rigorous, formal reconstruction of all scientific concepts from a phenomenalist basis, serving as a foundational text of logical positivism.
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An Investigation of the Laws of Thought
An Investigation of the Laws of Thought is George Boole’s foundational 1854 treatise that established Boolean algebra and helped lay the groundwork for modern mathematical logic and computer science.
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Science of Logic
Science of Logic is a foundational philosophical work by G.W.F. Hegel that systematically develops his dialectical method and metaphysical account of concepts, being, and reality.
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The Logic of Scientific Discovery
The Logic of Scientific Discovery is Karl Popper’s foundational philosophical work that introduces falsifiability as the key criterion distinguishing scientific theories from non-scientific ones.
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From a Logical Point of View
From a Logical Point of View is a landmark collection of philosophical essays by W.V.O. Quine that helped reshape analytic philosophy, especially through its critique of the analytic–synthetic distinction and its naturalized approach to epistemology.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Logic: The Theory of Inquiry Target entity description: Logic: The Theory of Inquiry is John Dewey’s major work on logic, presenting a pragmatic account of reasoning as an experimental, inquiry-driven process grounded in experience.
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A.
The Logical Structure of the World
The Logical Structure of the World is Rudolf Carnap’s seminal 1928 work in which he develops a rigorous, formal reconstruction of all scientific concepts from a phenomenalist basis, serving as a foundational text of logical positivism.
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B.
An Investigation of the Laws of Thought
An Investigation of the Laws of Thought is George Boole’s foundational 1854 treatise that established Boolean algebra and helped lay the groundwork for modern mathematical logic and computer science.
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C.
Science of Logic
Science of Logic is a foundational philosophical work by G.W.F. Hegel that systematically develops his dialectical method and metaphysical account of concepts, being, and reality.
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D.
The Logic of Scientific Discovery
The Logic of Scientific Discovery is Karl Popper’s foundational philosophical work that introduces falsifiability as the key criterion distinguishing scientific theories from non-scientific ones.
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E.
From a Logical Point of View
From a Logical Point of View is a landmark collection of philosophical essays by W.V.O. Quine that helped reshape analytic philosophy, especially through its critique of the analytic–synthetic distinction and its naturalized approach to epistemology.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| instanceOf |
book
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philosophical work ⓘ work on logic ⓘ |
| aimsTo |
connect logical theory with scientific practice
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reconstruct logic as a theory of inquiry ⓘ |
| approach |
experimental method in logic
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naturalistic account of logic ⓘ pragmatic account of reasoning ⓘ |
| arguesThat |
inquiry is problem-driven
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logic is grounded in experience ⓘ logical forms arise from patterns of inquiry ⓘ reasoning is an experimental process ⓘ |
| author | John Dewey ⓘ |
| centralConcept |
experience
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experimental reasoning ⓘ inquiry ⓘ problematic situation ⓘ warranted assertibility ⓘ |
| countryOfOrigin |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticizes | formalistic conceptions of logic ⓘ |
| describedAs | John Dewey’s major work on logic ⓘ |
| describes | logic as a theory of inquiry ⓘ |
| field |
epistemology
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logic ⓘ philosophy ⓘ philosophy of science ⓘ |
| genre | non-fiction ⓘ |
| hasPart |
account of logical forms
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analysis of the structure of inquiry ⓘ critique of traditional deductive logic ⓘ discussion of problematic situations ⓘ treatment of hypotheses and experimentation ⓘ |
| influenced |
20th-century philosophy of education
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contemporary theories of inquiry ⓘ pragmatist epistemology ⓘ |
| influencedBy |
Charles Sanders Peirce
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William James ⓘ experimental science ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
logic
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pragmatism ⓘ theory of inquiry ⓘ |
| philosophicalTradition |
pragmatism
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surface form:
American pragmatism
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| publicationYear | 1938 ⓘ |
| publisher | Henry Holt and Company ⓘ |
| relatedWork |
Experience and Nature
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How We Think ⓘ |
| timePeriod | 20th century ⓘ |
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