Definition:Logic/Historical Note
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Historical Note on Logic
The study of logic was begun by the ancient Greeks.
Their education system stressed the importance of competence in philosophy and rhetoric.
In order to excel in rhetoric, it was necessary to master logic.
Sources
- 1993: M. Ben-Ari: Mathematical Logic for Computer Science ... (next): Chapter $1$: Introduction: $\S 1.1$: The origins of mathematical logic