A Class Room Logic Deductive And Inductive With Special Application To The Science And Art Of Teaching

A Class Room Logic

In "A Class Room Logic," George Hastings McNair meticulously explores the pivotal role of logic in educational settings, presenting a comprehensive examination of how logical reasoning can transform teaching methodologies and enhance critical thinking among students. The book is characterized by its clear, didactic prose and is infused with practical examples, making complex philosophical concepts accessible to educators and learners alike. McNair contextualizes his discourse within contemporary educational psychology, emphasizing the intersection of logic and pedagogy in developing students' analytical skills—a salient theme in the early 20th century as the field of education began to prioritize scientific approaches to teaching. George Hastings McNair, an esteemed educator and logician, draws upon his extensive background in philosophy and teaching to present this work. His experiences as both a student and a teacher of diverse classrooms underscored the necessity of integrating formal logic into the curriculum, an idea that resonated with the educational reforms of his era. McNair's commitment to fostering intellectual rigor in education is evident throughout the text, reflecting his belief that logical reasoning is foundational to democratic citizenship and personal development. This book is a compelling resource for educators, educational theorists, and students of logic alike. Its insights into the practical applications of logical reasoning in classroom settings make it not only an academic reference but a guide for crafting more effective educational experiences. McNair's blend of theory and practicality is essential reading for anyone invested in the future of teaching and learning.

A Class Room Logic, Deductive and Inductive

Excerpt from A Class Room Logic, Deductive and Inductive: With Special Application to the Science and Art of Teaching This treatise is an outgrowth of our class room work in logic. It has been published in the hope of removing some of the difficulties which handicap the average student. We trust that the language is simple and definite and that the illustrative exercises and diagrams may be helpful in making clear some of the more abstruse topics. If a speedy review for examination is necessary, it is recommended that the briefer course as outlined on page 493 be followed and that the summaries closing each chapter be carefully read. Only the fundamentals of deductive and inductive logic have received attention. Moreover emphasis has been given to those phases which appear to commend themselves because of their practical value. Further than this we trust that the book may fulfill in some small way the larger mission of inspiring better thinking and, in consequence, of leading to a more serviceable citizenship. Surely as civilization advances it is with the expectation of giving greater significance to the assumption "that man is a rational animal." I am indebted to a number of writers on logic, notably to Mill, Lotze, Keynes, Hibben, Fowler, Aikins, Hyslop, Creighton and Jevons. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

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