Logic: Deductive and Inductive

"Logic: Deductive and Inductive" by Carveth Read is a late 19th-century academic exploration into the foundations of logical reasoning. It presents logic as a science focused on the conditions necessary for proving propositions, differentiating between varying forms of these statements. The book explores both deductive and inductive techniques, providing a broad view of logical methodologies. It begins by introducing logic as a critical tool for verifying propositions, contrasting quantitative with qualitative claims. Different types of proof are examined, like immediate and mediate inference; further clarifies the structure of arguments, while not establishing the truth of core principles. The initial chapters establish fundamental concepts and prepare the reader for more in-depth investigations of logical reasoning and its application in understanding how information can be used in various fields to make informed decisions.