Ockham's Theory of Propositions. Part II of The Summa Logicae
by William Ockham; Alfred J. Freddoso (Introduction And Translator); Henry Schuurma
Part II of William Ockham's Summa Logicae examines the theory of propositions, detailing their composition, truth conditions, and role in logical reasoning. This translated edition, with introduction by Alfred J. Freddoso and Henry Schuurman, provides a key resource for understanding medieval philosophy and Ockham's contributions to semantics and logic.
About This Book
William Ockham's 'Ockham's Theory of Propositions' forms Part II of his influential Summa Logicae, a comprehensive treatise on logic from the medieval period.
The text explores the structure and function of propositions, central to Ockham's philosophical system, emphasizing clarity in logical analysis.
Translated and introduced by Alfred J. Freddoso with contributions from Henry Schuurman, this edition makes Ockham's complex ideas accessible to modern readers.
It highlights Ockham's nominalist approach, focusing on the semantics of language and mental acts in propositional theory.
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