Material Logic, Student Text [Paperback]

Martin Cothran (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2004

The principles of material logic, an important part of trivium language study, are now almost completely forgotten--a casualty of the almost exclusive modern secular emphasis on the quantitative sciences. This has resulted in the rise of systems of modern logic that are more math than logic. Formal logic was once termed minor logic, while material logic usually went by the name of major logic--possibly a measure of how important classical thinkers considered it. There is a huge gap between formal logic courses and so-called 'thinking skills' courses. Formal logic focuses exclusively on the systematic study of the structure of reasoning. 'Thinking skills' courses, on the other hand, tend to suffer from a highly non-systematic, topic-hopping approach, where the student is unable to see how one principle connects with another. Whether you want a follow-up course to Memoria Press' popular Traditional Logic program, or simply an introduction to logic for high school students, this program is a valuable tool in teaching your student how to think.

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About the Author

Martin Cothran is a writer and teacher, living with his wife and four children in Danville, Kentucky. Author of Memoria Press' Traditional Logic, Material Logic and Classical Rhetoric programs, he is an instructor of Latin, Logic, Rhetoric, and Classical Studies at Highlands Latin School. Martin holds a B.A. in philosophy and economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara and an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from the Simon Greenleaf School (now a part of Trinity University). He currently serves as senior policy analyst with The Family Foundation of Kentucky. The Lexington Herald-Leader has described Martin as "a master of the 30-second sound bite, and the Associated Press has called him "articulate and relentless," although he is not entirely sure that they meant it as a compliment, since his views on policy issues are often at variance with those of the liberal media. He practices the art of rhetoric in frequent articles on public policy issues that have appeared in the Cincinnati Enquirer, the Louisville Courier-Journal, and various other newspapers, as well as on radio and television. He has also served as a registered agent (or “lobbyist”) at the Kentucky State Capitol for over 12 years and has served on various state committees that oversee education policy, where he continues to be an influential voice on education policy issues. Martin is the managing editor of “The Classical Teacher” magazine, which also serves as Memoria Press’ product catalog.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Memoria Press (June 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1930953577
• ISBN-13: 978-1930953574
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 9.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #855,017 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)