
How We Think & Other Works On Logic
Leibniz's New Essays; Essays in Experimental Logic; Creative Intelligence; Human Nature & ConductBy John DeweyLength51h 11m
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In "How We Think & Other Works On Logic," John Dewey presents a profound examination of the processes of thought and reflection, emphasizing their practical implications for education and democratic society. Written in a clear, accessible style, this work aligns itself within the progressive educational movement of the early 20th century. Dewey critiques traditional rote learning, advocating instead for a reflective thought process that fosters critical thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for personal and societal growth. The collection serves not only as a philosophical treatise but also as a guide for educators seeking to engage students in meaningful dialogues about knowledge and inquiry. John Dewey (1859-1952) was a prominent American philosopher, psychologist, and educational reformer whose work has significantly impacted various fields, including education, psychology, and political theory. His experiences as an educator in a rapidly changing world fueled his belief in the need for experiential learning and the application of scientific methods to nurture democratic citizenship. Dewey's commitment to pragmatism and a participatory democracy shaped his ideology, leading to this influential exploration of how we think. This book is essential for educators, philosophers, and anyone interested in the intersection of thought and action in our lives. Dewey's insights challenge readers to reflect on their cognitive processes, fostering a deeper understanding of the significance of thinking in our democratic society. A must-read for those seeking to enhance their reflective practices and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
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GenrePhilosophy
Length51 hrs 11 mins
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Publish dateMay 17, 2022
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Table of contents
1HOW WE THINK & Other Works Concerning the Logic of Human Thought
2Preface
3Part One: The Problem of Training Thought
4Chapter One. What is Thought?
5Chapter Two. The Need for Training Thought
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6Chapter Three. Natural Resources in the Training of Thought
7Chapter Four. School Conditions and the Training of Thought
8Chapter Five. The Means and End of Mental Training: The Psychological and the Logical
9Part Two: Logical Considerations
10Chapter Six. The Analysis of a Complete Act of Thought
11Chapter Seven. Systematic Inference: Induction and Deduction
12Chapter Eight. Judgment: The Interpretation of Facts
13Chapter Nine. Meaning: Or Conceptions and Understanding
14Chapter Ten. Concrete and Abstract Thinking
15Chapter Eleven. Empirical and Scientific Thinking
16Part Three: The Training of Thought
17Chapter Twelve. Activity and the Training of Thought
18Chapter Thirteen. Language and the Training of Thought
19Chapter Fourteen. Observation and Information in the Training of Mind
20Chapter Fifteen. The Recitation and the Training of Thought
21Chapter Sixteen. Some General Conclusions
22Preface
23Chapter I. The Man.
24Chapter II. The Sources of His Philosophy.
25Chapter III. The Problem, and its Solution.
26Chapter IV. Locke and Leibniz.—Innate Ideas.
27Chapter V. Sensation and Experience.
28Chapter VI. The Impulses and the Will.
29Chapter VII. Matter and its Relation to Spirit.
30Chapter VIII. Material Phenomena and Their Reality.
31Chapter IX. Some Fundamental Conceptions.
32Chapter X. The Nature and Extent of Knowledge.
33Chapter XI. The Theology of Leibniz.
34Chapter XII. Criticism and Conclusion.
35Essays in Experimental Logic
36I. Introduction
37II. The Relationship of Thought and its Subject-Matter
38III. The Antecedents and Stimuli of Thinking
39IV. Data and Meanings
40V. The Objects of Thought
41VI. Some Stages of Logical Thought
42VII. The Logical Character of Ideas
43VIII. The Control of Ideas by Facts
44IX. Naïve Realism vs. Presentative Realism58
45X. Epistemological Realism: The Alleged Ubiquity of the Knowledge Relation
46XI. The Existence of the World as a Logical Problem
47XII. What Pragmatism Means by Practical
48XIII. An Added Note as to the "Practical"
49XIV. The Logic of Judgments of Practice (pt. 1)
50XIV. The Logic of Judgments of Practice (pt. 2)