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100	1		_aHolyoake, George Jacob, _d1817-1906
245	1	2	_aA Logic of Facts; Or, Every-day Reasoning
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2011
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2011-07-20
508			_aProduced by David Widger
520			_a"A Logic of Facts; Or, Every-day Reasoning" by George Jacob Holyoake is a philosophical treatise written in the mid-19th century. The book contemplates the nature of logical reasoning, arguing that traditional academic logic often fails to address practical reasoning essential for everyday life. Holyoake seeks to empower the working class, emphasizing the importance of clear reasoning grounded in practical observation and accessible knowledge. The opening of the work sets the stage for Holyoake's exploration by critiquing the established educational systems that prioritize complex syllogisms over common sense and practical reasoning. He laments the disconnect between scholarly logic and the daily reasoning of the populace, advocating for a logic that is more tangible and applicable to real-life situations. The early chapters present a series of reflections on the insufficiencies of traditional logic, arguing for an understanding of reasoning that begins with observable facts and aims to make logical principles accessible to all, regardless of their educational background. Holyoake emphasizes the necessity of understanding the premises upon which reasoning is based, suggesting a fundamental overhaul of how reasoning is taught and practiced in society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aLogic
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36801
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