Essays in Experimental Logic by John Dewey

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Author Dewey, John, 1859-1952
Title Essays in Experimental Logic
Contents The relationship of thought and its subject-matter -- The antecedents and stimuli of thinking -- Data and meanings -- The objects of thought -- Some stages of logical thought -- The logical character of ideas -- The control of ideas by facts -- Naïve realism vs. presentative realism -- Epistemological realism: the alleged ubiquity of the knowledge relation -- The existence of the world as a logical problem -- What pragmatism means by practical -- An added note as to the "practical" -- The logic of judgments of practice.
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Summary "Essays in Experimental Logic" by John Dewey is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the intricacies of logic and thought, attempting to bridge the gap between intellectual processes and the experiences that inform them. At its core, the book argues for an understanding of knowledge as an experiential and experimental endeavor, underscoring how reflection and inquiry play essential roles in shaping human understanding. The opening of the essays presents an introduction to Dewey's foundational ideas. He emphasizes the relationship between experience and knowledge, positing that knowledge arises from reflection upon a prior, non-reflective stage of experience that is rich in social and contextual elements. Dewey argues that thinking should not be viewed as an isolated mental activity but rather as an integral part of our active engagements with the world. Moreover, he seeks to clarify misconceptions surrounding the relationship between thought and the objects of knowledge, insisting on the importance of grounding philosophical discussions within real-world experiences. This sets the stage for later essays that further explore the dynamics of logic and inquiry in shaping both individual understanding and collective knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Logic
Subject Logic
Subject Thought and thinking
Subject Realism
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