Logic or the Right Use of Reason in the Inquiry After Truth: With a Variety of Rules to Guard Against Error in the Affairs of Religion and Human Life, as Well as in the Sciences (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

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9780265251898: Logic or the Right Use of Reason in the Inquiry After Truth: With a Variety of Rules to Guard Against Error in the Affairs of Religion and Human Life, as Well as in the Sciences (Classic Reprint)

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Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book, from the 18th century, is a treatise on logic, the art of using reason well in our inquiries after truth and the communication of it to others. The author, an esteemed theologian of his era, believed that logic, in its original form, was a noble science designed to rescue our reasoning faculties from their inherent weaknesses and darkness. The book provides a fresh and insightful perspective on the role of logic in various fields of science, especially the division of ideas into simple and complex, concrete and collective forms. By exploring these divisions and their ramifications, the author hopes to assist readers in forming judgments and arguments that are both well-reasoned and persuasive. Through its meticulous examination of the many ways we form and connect our ideas, this book remains a valuable resource for students of logic and those seeking to improve their critical thinking skills.

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Forgotten Books

Publication date

2018

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English

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0265251893

ISBN 13

9780265251898

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