Thought and Things, Vol. 1: A Study of the Development and Meaning of Thought or Genetic Logic (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

James Mark Baldwin

 
9781330212028: Thought and Things, Vol. 1: A Study of the Development and Meaning of Thought or Genetic Logic (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

This book delves into the fascinating realm of how we think and how our understanding of the world develops. It challenges traditional approaches to logic, arguing that the act of thinking is not static but rather a dynamic process that unfolds over time. By tracing the evolution of our cognitive abilities from their earliest forms to the complex reasoning of adulthood, the author sheds light on the changing nature of what we consider "truth" and "reality." This exploration takes us beyond the realm of traditional logic, examining pre-logical and "hyper-logical" modes of understanding, such as those found in childhood play and aesthetic experiences. Through this journey, the book reveals how seemingly disparate concepts like mind and body, subject and object, are continuously redefined and reinterpreted as our cognitive abilities mature. Ultimately, it argues that our deepest grasp of reality may not lie in pure reason alone, but in a more holistic and immediate experience that transcends the limitations of traditional logic.

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