Formalizing Medieval Logical Theories

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The book explores the integral role of logic in later medieval philosophy and science, highlighting how it unified various fields of study through a common methodology. Unlike today's pluralistic approach, medieval scholars relied on logic as a foundational requirement for advancing in disciplines such as natural philosophy, theology, ethics, and medicine. The text also contrasts medieval logic with modern methodologies, noting significant similarities and differences, particularly in how knowledge was structured and understood in the two eras.