![]() ![]() The best studied translation method is known as the standard translation, and it is quite compatible with Dejnožka's suggestions. That is, classical logic can be used to simulate modal expressions. ![]() This particularly applies to Russell's conception of a modal logic without modal operators. Dejnožka rightly observes that many of Russell's insights on modality are a result of his discussions with Hugh MacColl, who was indeed the first to seriously attempt to develop formal modal logic. Dejnožka challenges the reader to open his mind for a new interpretation of Russell's work, in particular that modal and relevance notions have a greater place in his philosophy of logic than has been stressed before. Until now the major studies on this topic have drawn heavily on the development of classical logic as standardized by Gottlob Frege and Bertrand Russell. PUBLISHED REVIEW OF THE FIRST EDITION: "Dejnožka's book raises a very important point in the history of formal logic. Dejnožka's command of Russell's huge output is indeed impressive and his utilization of it thorough." -Nicholas Griffin, Studia Logica. It is useful for its very full survey of passages in which Russell makes use of or alludes to modal notions. PUBLISHED REVIEW OF THE FIRST EDITION: "Dejnožka's book is the first full-length study of modality in Russell. The author shows that the published Russell is capable of new interpretations in particular, that modal notions such as possibility have a greater place in various aspects of his logical and philosophical thought than has been previously imagined.” -Ivor Grattan-Guinness. PRAISE FOR THE FIRST EDITION: “In the twenty-nine years since Russell’s death, much of the major scholarship has drawn heavily on his manuscripts and unpublished correspondence. But Dejnožka’s book.is a stimulative and worthy contribution to (the history) of philosophy." Martin Vacek, Organon F. important, although to.date ignored, features in the life works of the most influential philosophers of 20th century. t is always a hard and risky enterprise to find. It does both, highlight the ‘modality bearing’ passages in which Russell implicitly or explicitly comments on the problems of modality, and interprets them in a spirit of the overall unity, systematicity and Russell’s ingenuity. Bertrand Russell on Modality and Logical Relevance is literally a full-length study of Russell’s views on modality. 481) and the ‘Relevantist Members of the Inner Temple (p. ![]() 480), ‘History Chart of Common Terms for Relevance’ (p. Historically oriented reader will definitely find interesting Dejnožka’s ‘History Chart of Relevance Rules’ (p. uch a comprehensive overview is unique and of interest a wider group of philosophers. Dejnožka’s strategy is quite straightforward: to gather together relevant quotations including modal notions and, consequently, interpret them in a systematic and ‘Russell friendly’ way. PUBLISHED REVIEW OF THE SECOND EDITION: "In the scope of more than six hundred pages, Dejnožka brought to light many aspects of Russell’s philosophy which, implicitly or explicitly, record Russell’s interest in modal matters. "It shows originality and great care." -J. PRAISE FOR THE SECOND EDITION: "Looks like a seminal work." -Paul C. This second edition is vastly superior and has over twice the material. ![]()
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