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A Dissertation on the Nature and Educational Value of Induction (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Edward T. Slemon

 
9781331173595: A Dissertation on the Nature and Educational Value of Induction (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Explore how induction shapes scientific thinking and classroom discovery. This guide analyzes historical views on induction, from Francis Bacon to J. S. Mill, and shows how careful observation, measurement, and reasoning build knowledge.

This edition presents a clear framework for teaching inductive reasoning. It uses concrete examples from geometry and grammar to demonstrate how students move from specific cases to general conclusions, while stressing accuracy, verification, and context. It also discusses the limits of purely inductive methods and the value of integrating deductive steps when appropriate.


  • How induction differs from deduction and why both matter in science and education

  • Hands-on classroom strategies that emphasize measurement, observation, and recorded findings

  • Step-by-step processes for guiding students from concrete examples to general laws

  • Examples showing how to balance exploration with rigorous proof in geometry and language topics



Ideal for readers interested in the history and practice of inductive reasoning in education, and for teachers seeking practical methods to foster critical thinking.

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The inductive mode of reasoning is best and most typically shown in the study of the physical sciences, while the deductive mode is that almost exclusively used and most characteristically set forth in mathematics.

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