Thinking to Some Purpose Paperback – January 1, 1948 by L. Susan Stebbing (Author)

Book Details:

Title: Thinking to Some Purpose
Author: L. Susan Stebbing (Lillian Susan Stebbing)
Format: Paperback
Publication Year: 1948 (This edition)
Publisher: Likely Pelican Books, as earlier editions were published by Pelican in 1939 and subsequent reprints were popularized by this imprint.
Language: English

Description:

"Thinking to Some Purpose" is a seminal work on critical thinking and logical reasoning by L. Susan Stebbing, one of the first British women to hold a chair in philosophy. This book is intended for the general reader and seeks to:

• Teach clear, rational thought.
• Examine common errors in reasoning, biases, and fallacies.
• Encourage readers to analyze arguments critically and detect propaganda.
• Highlight the importance of logical

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