Isbn: 9781330421307 - thinking about thinking (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the fascinating realm of thinking, exploring its various forms and their profound impact on human life. The author distinguishes between two primary types of thinking: empirical thinking, rooted in observation and experience, and autonomous thinking, characterized by its logical structure and reliance on postulates. While empirical thinking has long dominated human history, shaping fields like agriculture, navigation, and ethics, the author highlights the emergence of autonomous thinking as a revolutionary force in science and philosophy. The author traces the evolution of this method from its early manifestations in Euclid's Elements to its application in non-Euclidean geometries and modern physics. The book emphasizes the importance of autonomous thinking as a tool for constructing and critiquing scientific doctrines, offering a model for clear and coherent reasoning across diverse fields. The author argues that autonomous thinking can enhance and guide empirical inquiry, leading to new discoveries and a deeper understanding of the world. Ultimately, this book illuminates the transformative power of autonomous thinking, demonstrating its ability to elevate human knowledge from the realm of the anecdotal to the realm of the demonstrably true. 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.…