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Rethinking logic for real thinking and real life
This concise critique examines formal logic as a tool, not a authority, showing how its methods shape science, society, and everyday reasoning. It invites readers to question what counts as valid reasoning and why new ideas often meet resistance.
The book argues that logic should reflect how people actually think and act in a complex, uncertain world. It links formal ideas to social consequences and asks whether established rules help or hinder progress, risk, and originality. Accessible yet rigorous, it guides readers through key debates about truth, certainty, and the limits of formal argument.- Clear, thoughtful explanation of major logical concepts and missteps
- Connections between formal reasoning and real-world thinking and policy
- Discussion of how rules shape discoveries, innovation, and social behavior
- Guidance on evaluating arguments beyond abstract symbols to real meanings
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the nature of Formal Logic, a longstanding approach to the study of thought and reasoning. Tracing this discipline back to Ancient Greek philosophy, the author examines its fundamental assumption that the form of thought can be separated from its actual content or truth. This assumption, the author argues, leads to a host of contradictions and inconsistencies within Formal Logic, ultimately undermining its ability to capture the complexities of human thinking. Through a critical analysis of Formal Logic's key concepts, such as terms, propositions, and syllogisms, the author demonstrates how this approach fails to account for the dynamic and contextual nature of real thought processes. The book concludes by proposing an alternative approach to logic that acknowledges the inseparability of form and content, opening up new avenues for understanding how we reason and think. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330129654_0
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