Logick, 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

Isaac Watts

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0266908772 ISBN 13: 9780266908777

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

A practical guide to sharp thinking and clear reasoning

In this classic treatise, you’ll learn how to use method and evidence to judge truth in religion, life, and science. It explains different kinds of knowledge, from personal experience to divine revelation, and how to weigh them without bias.

The book outlines how to approach inquiries with discipline—when to prove, explain, or exhort, and how to adapt method to the subject at hand. It also covers common pitfalls, such as premature judgment and confusing opinion with certainty, offering a path to steadier, more reliable thinking.

• Different kinds of evidence and how they shape our beliefs
• How to balance reason, faith, and inspiration in sound argument
• Practical guidance on organizing thought for study, writing, and discussion
• Strategies to guard against error in daily life and in study

Ideal for readers seeking clearer thinking and a more careful approach to understanding religion and life.

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About the Author

1674-1748

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0266908772
• ISBN 13: 9780266908777
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 342