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This book delves into the fundamental principles of logic, examining the very foundations upon which our understanding of the world rests. The author takes a unique approach, recognizing that logic is not an ultimate science but rather a tool we use to make sense of a complex reality. The book explores the assumptions we must make in order to engage in logical thought, drawing on ideas from metaphysics, psychology, and physical science. The author argues that we must start by recognizing the duality of our own subjective experiences and the external world, acknowledging that the objects we perceive are not simply given but are formed through mental processes of grouping and differentiation. The author also emphasizes the necessity of assuming uniformity in the world, positing that it behaves in a consistent manner, regardless of our own perspective. This uniformity, the author argues, is essential for our ability to reason about the world and to make inferences about events both past and future. This exploration of the foundations of logic places the book firmly within the tradition of philosophical inquiry into the nature of knowledge. The author's perspective, which emphasizes the limitations and assumptions inherent in logical reasoning, speaks to the enduring relevance of this subject in our understanding of how we come to know the world. The book's insights challenge us to consider the fundamental premises upon which we build our knowledge and to appreciate the complex interplay between our own mental processes and the external world.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fundamental principles of logic, examining the very foundations upon which our understanding of the world rests. The author takes a unique approach, recognizing that logic is not an ultimate science but rather a tool we use to make sense of a complex reality. The book explores the assumptions we must make in order to engage in logical thought, drawing on ideas from metaphysics, psychology, and physical science. The author argues that we must start by recognizing the duality of our own subjective experiences and the external world, acknowledging that the objects we perceive are not simply given but are formed through mental processes of grouping and differentiation. The author also emphasizes the necessity of assuming uniformity in the world, positing that it behaves in a consistent manner, regardless of our own perspective. This uniformity, the author argues, is essential for our ability to reason about the world and to make inferences about events both past and future. This exploration of the foundations of logic places the book firmly within the tradition of philosophical inquiry into the nature of knowledge. The author's perspective, which emphasizes the limitations and assumptions inherent in logical reasoning, speaks to the enduring relevance of this subject in our understanding of how we come to know the world. The book's insights challenge us to consider the fundamental premises upon which we build our knowledge and to appreciate the complex interplay between our own mental processes and the external world. 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 # 9781440054150_0
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