Full Idea
The point of regimentation is to give a perspicuous representation of the semantic structure of an expression, making it easier to evaluate the validity of arguments and to interpret complex statements.
Gist of Idea
We regiment to get semantic structure, for evaluating arguments, and understanding complexities
Source
Robert C. Stalnaker (Mere Possibilities [2012], 4.2)
Book Reference
Stalnaker,Robert C.: 'Mere Possibilities' [Princeton 2012], p.98
A Reaction
This is an authoritative summary from an expert of why all philosophers must take an interest in logical form.