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A12767 The art of logick deliuered in the precepts of Aristotle and Ramus. VVherein 1. The agreement of both authors is declared. 2. The defects in Ramus, are supplyed, and his superfluities pared off, by the precepts of Aristotle. 3. The precepts of both, are expounded and applyed to vse, by the assistance of the best schoolemen. By Tho: Spencer. Spencer, Thomas, fl. 1628-1629. 1628 (1628) STC 23072; ESTC S117789 95,773 326

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