An Introduction to General Logic
- 308 pages
- 11 hours of reading
Constance Jones was an English philosopher and educator renowned for her contributions to logic and ethics. Her most significant work explored the import and interpretation of propositions, emphasizing the distinction between the speaker's and hearer's perspectives. Jones persistently developed the idea that categorical propositions consist of a predicate and a subject linked by identity or non-identity. Despite being recognized as an authority in logic during her time and making substantial contributions to analytic philosophy, her work has since been largely overlooked.



The book offers a critical analysis of various philosophical movements that arose as alternatives to utilitarianism following the release of Sidgwick's earlier work, The Methods of Ethics. It delves into the strengths and weaknesses of these competing theories, exploring their implications for ethical reasoning and moral philosophy. Sidgwick's insights aim to clarify the landscape of ethical thought in the early 20th century, making it a significant contribution to philosophical discourse on morality and ethics.