Single Idea 19369

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 2. History of Logic]

Full Idea

Lull proposed a combinatorial art. He wanted to reconcile Islam and Christianity by articulating the basic concepts that their belief systems held in common, and then inventing a device that would allow these concepts to be combined.

Gist of Idea

Lull's combinatorial art would articulate all the basic concepts, then show how they combine

Source

report of Ramon (Ars Magna [1305]) by Richard T.W. Arthur - Leibniz 2 Intro

Book Reference

Arthur, Richard T.W.: 'Leibniz' [Polity 2014], p.27


A Reaction

Leibniz's Universal Characteristic was an attempt at continuing Lull's project. Lull's plan rested on Aristotle's categories.