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Thinking with Concepts
John Wilson
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Description for Thinking with Concepts
paperback. Wilson describes the techniques of conceptual analysis and gives examples of them in action. Num Pages: 184 pages, black & white illustrations. BIC Classification: HPK. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 186 x 123 x 11. Weight in Grams: 168. Good clean copy with minor shelfwear, remains very good
In his preface Mr Wilson writes 'I feel that a great many adults … would do better to spend less time in simply accepting the concepts of others uncritically, and more time in learning how to analyse concepts in general'. Mr Wilson starts by describing the techniques of conceptual analysis. He then gives examples of them in action by composing answers to specific questions and by criticism of quoted passages of argument. Chapter 3 sums up the importance of this kind of mental activity. Chapter 4 presents selections for the reader to analyse, followed by questions of university entrance/scholarship type. ... Read more
In his preface Mr Wilson writes 'I feel that a great many adults … would do better to spend less time in simply accepting the concepts of others uncritically, and more time in learning how to analyse concepts in general'. Mr Wilson starts by describing the techniques of conceptual analysis. He then gives examples of them in action by composing answers to specific questions and by criticism of quoted passages of argument. Chapter 3 sums up the importance of this kind of mental activity. Chapter 4 presents selections for the reader to analyse, followed by questions of university entrance/scholarship type. ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
1970
Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Condition
Used, Very Good
Number of Pages
184
Place of Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780521096010
SKU
KTS0036348
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Ref
99-1
Reviews for Thinking with Concepts
'In this book, Mr Wilson outlines a system of mental engineering to canalise the potentialities of the youthful mind. The result is a work of absorbing interest and a model of clear thought and clear writing.' London Head Teacher 'His exposition is fairly elementary … but it is always intelligent, and many readers would certainly be better for learning his ... Read more