Prodromus: Or an Inquiry Into the First Principles of Reasoning

Graves Chamney Haughton

ISBN 10: 1330976274 / ISBN 13: 9781330976272

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book examines a fundamental aspect of human cognition, the use of language, exploring the nature of words we reason with, to better understand our indispensable tool for philosophical inquiry. The author argues that we mistake language for reality, which leads to errors. He suggests language use is a bold intellectual assumption because it cannot accurately or completely describe what we perceive. The text analyzes this leap, showing that abstract words like 'goodness' or 'movement' have no existence outside words themselves. He explains that these words are derived from concrete things or actions, and that when we use them, we are referring to the state of that thing or action. By dismantling abstract words, the author hopes to liberate human understanding from inconsistencies and highlight the importance of critical thinking. 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.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Prodromus: Or an Inquiry Into the First Principles of Reasoning
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330976274
• ISBN 13: 9781330976272
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • Logic

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Synopsis

Discover how language shapes thought and why reasoning matters

This concise work examines the very foundation of human reasoning and knowledge, focusing on how we interpret language and connect ideas. It invites readers to question common notions about cause, effect, and motive, and to see how clear thinking can illuminate everyday thinking.

This edition presents accessible explanations of how our minds form explanations, reasons, and conclusions. It emphasizes clarity and precision, offering a framework you can apply to everyday observations as well as to more formal inquiries.

• Clear definitions of Reason, Cause, Motive, and Effect and how they relate
• Concrete examples showing how language and thought interact in action
• Guidance on analyzing statements and arguments without relying on vague terms
• Practical ideas for improving everyday reasoning and critical thinking

Ideal for readers of philosophy, logic, and cognitive science who want a practical, readable entry into how thinking works. It suits curious minds seeking to sharpen judgment and better understand how language supports or obscures reasoning.