Focusing on many-valued logics, this work offers a thorough introduction to nonstandard logic literature. It skillfully blends critical analysis with clear exposition, providing a comprehensive yet concise overview of the field. Originally published in 1967, it serves as a valuable resource for understanding the intricacies and developments in nonstandard logics.
Focusing on various forms of inference, this work delves into areas where traditional deductive models fall short in establishing validity. It explores inductive, predictive, and statistical inference, as well as decision-making processes, providing a comprehensive examination of these critical concepts in reasoning.
Challenges the common view that Nietzsche passed through several discrete periods of thought, each based upon a different set of values, and that his work can best be understood as a collection of isolated insights. Ackermann's textual analysis shows the underlying unity of Nietzsche's thought.