System of Logic, Vol. 1 of 2: Ratiocinative and Inductive; Being a Connected View of the Principles of Evidence and the Methods of Scientific Investigation (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Stuart Mill

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Synopsis

Discover how scientific reasoning builds from clues to proven truths, and why deduction and induction work hand in hand.

The book presents a clear view of the methods behind evidence and the steps of inquiry that drive science. It explains how deduction and induction interlock to form a practical, testable approach to understanding the world.

Through accessible explanations and historical context, you’ll see why modern science blends careful observation with logical reasoning, turning simple rules into broad theories across many fields.

  • How induction provides the starting point and how deduction tightens the conclusions
  • Why sciences evolve from experimental to more deductive, while still relying on induction
  • Concrete examples—from geometry to physics, chemistry, and medicine—that illustrate these ideas
  • A practical framework for evaluating proofs, explanations, and scientific claims

Ideal for readers who want a clear, practical map of how science works and how strong reasoning is built.

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ISBN 10:  1330211332 ISBN 13:  9781330211335
Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018
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