Reformed Logic: A System Based on Berkeley's Philosophy, With an Entirely New Method of Dialectic (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

D. B. McLachlan

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0483686476 ISBN 13: 9780483686472

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2022

Synopsis

Reformed Logic offers a practical, clear path through Berkeley-inspired ideas to sharpen reasoning.

This study presents a new method of dialectic built on Berkeley’s philosophy, aiming to make complex thinking accessible and useful for beginners and experts alike.

The book argues that traditional metaphysics are obscured by outdated premises, and it shows a concrete approach to understanding mind, perception, and inference. It emphasizes a practical, education-friendly way to evaluate reasoning, with a focus on how to express and critique arguments effectively.

• How perception shapes what we know, and how to analyze the forces behind our judgments.
• A practical system for constructing and testing arguments without getting stuck in abstract theory.
• Techniques to spot fallacies and improve clarity in both everyday and academic reasoning.
• Guidance on using dialectic to reach coherent conclusions with confidence.

Ideal for readers of philosophy, logic, or anyone curious about how to think more clearly and argue more effectively, with an approach grounded in Berkeleyan ideas but adapted for modern use.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0483686476
• ISBN 13: 9780483686472
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 253