The Art of Logical Thinking; Or, The Laws of Reasoning

Name: The Art of Logical Thinking; Or, The Laws of Reasoning
Author: William Walker Atkinson

By William Walker Atkinson

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The text offers a systematic account of reasoning, defining its faculties and distinguishing ideas from percepts while explaining how concepts are formed, classified, and used. It examines terms, their meanings, extension and intension, and how judgments and propositions express relations among concepts. It surveys methods of inference — immediate, inductive, analogical, and deductive — and outlines the structure and varieties of the syllogism. It treats hypothesis formation and testing and identifies common fallacies that undermine argument. Analytic distinctions and practical examples aim to clarify logical practice and improve accuracy in thinking.

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William Walker Atkinson

William Walker Atkinson was an influential American author and a prominent figure in the New Thought movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He wrote extensively on topics related to mysticism, psychology, and personal development, contributing to the popularization of ideas surrounding mentalism and spiritualism. Among his notable works is "A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga: The Yoga of Wisdom," which explores the philosophical and practical aspects of yoga. Atkinson's writings often emphasize the power of thought and the potential for personal transformation, making him a key figure in the exploration of the mind-body connection.