Thought and Things, Vol. 2: A Study of the Development and Meaning of Thought or Genetic Logic; Experimental Logic, or Genetic Theory of Thought (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

James Mark Baldwin

9780266559641: Thought and Things, Vol. 2: A Study of the Development and Meaning of Thought or Genetic Logic; Experimental Logic, or Genetic Theory of Thought (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0266559646 ISBN 13: 9780266559641

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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This book explores the origins and development of logical thought, tracing its progression from pre-logical modes of cognition to the sophisticated operations of judgment and reasoning that characterize the human intellect. The author argues that logical thinking is essentially a process of experimentation, involving the systematic testing and refinement of ideas through the use of schemata. The book delves into the foundational concepts of logic, such as meaning, belief, and implication, examining how these notions emerge from the interplay of cognitive and affective processes. It also investigates the limitations and dualisms inherent in logical thinking, shedding light on the ways in which our understanding of the world is shaped by the constraints of our own cognitive apparatus. By providing a comprehensive and genetic account of logical thought, this book offers a valuable contribution to the fields of philosophy of mind, cognitive science, and the history of ideas. Its insights have significant implications for our understanding of the nature of knowledge, the limits of human reason, and the role of logic in shaping our worldviews.

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