Logic Or The Art Of Thinking: Being The Port-Royal Logic (1850)

""Logic or The Art of Thinking: Being The Port-Royal Logic"" is a book written by Thomas Spencer Baynes in 1850. The book is a comprehensive guide to logic, providing readers with a detailed understanding of the principles of reasoning and the art of thinking. The book is based on the Port-Royal Logic, a system of logic developed by the Jansenist philosophers of Port-Royal Abbey in France in the 17th century. The book is divided into two parts. The first part covers the principles of reasoning, including concepts such as deduction, induction, and syllogism. The second part of the book focuses on the art of thinking, including topics such as the nature of truth, the limits of knowledge, and the role of language in reasoning. Throughout the book, Baynes provides numerous examples and illustrations to help readers understand the concepts and principles of logic. He also includes exercises and questions at the end of each chapter to help readers test their understanding and apply the concepts they have learned. Overall, ""Logic or The Art of Thinking: Being The Port-Royal Logic"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in improving their reasoning and critical thinking skills. It provides a comprehensive and detailed guide to the principles of logic and the art of thinking, making it an essential read for students, scholars, and anyone seeking to improve their cognitive abilities.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.