A Brief History of Logic - Stoics and Other Thinkers

Explore the evolution of logical thought in ancient Greece, focusing on the Stoic school of logic and its contrast with Aristotelian logic. Learn about key figures like Zeno of Citium and Chrysippus, and examine important concepts such as connectives, the law of excluded middle, temporal aspects of truth, and the formulation of implication. Delve into the Megarian school of thought and its relationship to Stoic logic. Gain insights into the foundations of modern logic and how different ancient Greek thinkers approached logical reasoning.

Syllabus

ME252: A brief history of logic
Zeno's logic was influenced by the
Aristotle's logic: All Aare B
The five indemonstrable forms
The law of excluded middle
The temporal aspect of truth'
The nature of implication