Asian Studies and the History of Chinese Logic: A Long and Fruitful Journey

Jana S. Rošker

doi:10.4312/as.2022.10.2.7-10

Authors

Jana S. ROŠKER University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Arts, Slovenia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.4312/as.2022.10.2.7-10

Keywords:

Asian studies, logic, history of logic

Abstract

This special issue outlines the process of the introduction of logic in 20th century China. It describes the institutional as well as the conceptual and theoretical dimensions of this process, and presents the work of numerous eminent intellectuals who devoted their lives to promoting and introducing a public discourse of logic during this period. It also presents the Chinese institutional background that enabled the development of logic in China, such as academies, university departments, journals, and academic societies.

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