Logic or the Right Use of Reason in the Inquiry After Truth (Classic Reprint): With a Variety of Rules to Guard Against Error in the Affairs of ... as Well as in the Sciences (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Inhaltsangabe

Hook line: A practical guide to sound reasoning and steady judgment that guards against error in religion, everyday life, and learning.

The text presents a clear method for thinking well. It emphasizes that good inquiry depends on keeping a main end in view, showing how ideas should connect from one part to the next, and using proper transitions. It also explores how readers should balance tradition with fresh readers’ needs, and it stresses the importance of communication as part of true method. The book covers the sources of knowledge, including perception, ideas, words, and the role of reason, faith, and inspiration in forming beliefs. It offers practical rules to improve understanding and avoid common mistakes in judgment.

What you’ll experience

• Guidance on framing arguments so every part points toward a clear end.


• Techniques for linking ideas in a smooth, logical order.


• Tips on recognizing and correcting prejudices and faulty reasoning.


• Discussion of different kinds of evidence and how to assess them carefully.

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