Principles and Problems of Right Thinking: A Textbook for Logic, Reflective Thinking, and Orientation CoursesHarper & brothers, 1931 - 529 pages |
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... able to cope . ficient learning Now it is clear that the ability of an animal to surmount such Survival complex obstacles , in its pursuit of food or escape from danger , value of is of tremendous survival value . To be sure , in the ...
... able to cope . ficient learning Now it is clear that the ability of an animal to surmount such Survival complex obstacles , in its pursuit of food or escape from danger , value of is of tremendous survival value . To be sure , in the ...
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... able to learn in this way hardly Advan- needs to be elaborated . It saves time and energy , and it does tage of reflective not stake the individual's life or welfare on each suggestion in succession as overt action would often do . It ...
... able to learn in this way hardly Advan- needs to be elaborated . It saves time and energy , and it does tage of reflective not stake the individual's life or welfare on each suggestion in succession as overt action would often do . It ...
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... able to use to the full the most helpful instruments so far built in the course of humanity's struggle to achieve its goals . Others better equipped will outstrip him , and he will find in time that much energy has been wasted that a ...
... able to use to the full the most helpful instruments so far built in the course of humanity's struggle to achieve its goals . Others better equipped will outstrip him , and he will find in time that much energy has been wasted that a ...
Contents
THINKING AND RIGHT THINKING | 3 |
REFLECTIVE THINKING AND ITS ALTERNATIVES | 18 |
HINDRANCES AND AIDS TO RIGHT THINKING | 31 |
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