A Dissertation on the Nature and Educational Value of Induction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Edward T. Slemon

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0267461585 ISBN 13: 9780267461585

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore how induction shapes scientific thinking and classroom discovery.

This guide analyzes historical views on induction, from Francis Bacon to J. S. Mill, and shows how careful observation, measurement, and reasoning build knowledge.

This edition presents a clear framework for teaching inductive reasoning. It uses concrete examples from geometry and grammar to demonstrate how students move from specific cases to general conclusions, while stressing accuracy, verification, and context. It also discusses the limits of purely inductive methods and the value of integrating deductive steps when appropriate.

• How induction differs from deduction and why both matter in science and education
• Hands-on classroom strategies that emphasize measurement, observation, and recorded findings
• Step-by-step processes for guiding students from concrete examples to general laws
• Examples showing how to balance exploration with rigorous proof in geometry and language topics

Ideal for readers interested in the history and practice of inductive reasoning in education, and for teachers seeking practical methods to foster critical thinking.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0267461585
• ISBN 13: 9780267461585
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 72