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<p>The article presents interpersonal relations and mutual influences between German logician Heinrich Scholz and Polish scholars, first of all Jan Łukasiewicz. The background for presenting these relationships consists of reflections on the development of logic in Poland and various conceptions of how to apply logic to philosophical issues. Firstly, Jan Łukasiewicz’s program of logicisation of philosophy and his search for allies is presented. Secondly, the forms of cooperation between Łukasiewicz and Scholz, as well as contacts between the latter and other Polish scholars are sketched. Finally, forms of Scholz’s help to Polish friends during the tumultuous period of World War II are examined. The article provides also some reflections on the approach to logic in various European centers of analytic philosophy and historical comments on the continuity of philosophical and logical schools.</p>
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The article presents interpersonal relations and mutual influences between German logician Heinrich Scholz and Polish scholars, first of all Jan Łukasiewicz. The background for presenting these relationships consists of reflections on the development of logic in Poland and various conceptions of how to apply logic to philosophical issues. Firstly, Jan Łukasiewicz’s program of logicisation of philosophy and his search for allies is presented. Secondly, the forms of cooperation between Łukasiewicz and Scholz, as well as contacts between the latter and other Polish scholars are sketched. Finally, forms of Scholz’s help to Polish friends during the tumultuous period of World War II are examined. The article provides also some reflections on the approach to logic in various European centers of analytic philosophy and historical comments on the continuity of philosophical and logical schools.

Jan Łukasiewicz and His German Ally. A History of Łukasiewicz-Scholz Cooperation and Friendship

Studia Humana

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The article presents interpersonal relations and mutual influences between German logician Heinrich Scholz and Polish scholars, first of all Jan Łukasiewicz....

Jan Łukasiewicz and His German Ally. A History of Łukasiewicz-Scholz Cooperation and Friendship

Published Online: Apr 28, 2024

Page range: 9 - 22

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sh-2024-0008

Keywords
Jan Łukasiewicz, Heinrich Scholz, history of logic, axiomatic metaphysics

© 2024 Anna Brożek, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Jan Łukasiewicz and His German Ally. A History of Łukasiewicz-Scholz Cooperation and Friendship

Published Online: Apr 28, 2024

Page range: 9 - 22

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/sh-2024-0008

KeywordsJan Łukasiewicz, Heinrich Scholz, history of logic, axiomatic metaphysics

© 2024 Anna Brożek, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Jan Łukasiewicz, Heinrich Scholz, history of logic, axiomatic metaphysics