A Brief Textbook of Logic and Mental Philosophy - Reverend Charles Coppens - Bog

A Brief Textbook of Logic and Mental Philosophy is a comprehensive guide written by Reverend Charles Coppens. The book explores the principles of logic and mental philosophy, providing readers with a clear understanding of the concepts and theories that underpin these fields. The text is divided into two sections, with the first section focusing on logic and the second section delving into mental philosophy.The section on logic covers topics such as deductive reasoning, syllogisms, fallacies, and the principles of induction. The author provides numerous examples and exercises to help readers grasp these concepts and apply them in practical situations. The second section of the book explores mental philosophy, including topics such as perception, memory, imagination, and emotion. The author also discusses the nature of the mind and consciousness, as well as the relationship between the mind and the body.Throughout the book, Reverend Charles Coppens presents complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, making this text accessible to readers of all levels. The book is an excellent resource for students of philosophy, psychology, and other related fields, as well as anyone interested in developing their critical thinking skills and understanding of the human mind.1891. The Catholic Review offers the following recommendation: Those who are acquainted with Father Coppens' textbooks of Rhetoric and Oratorical Composition, will be prepared to find in this new work of his a model of order and thoroughness, combined with an attractive style, and they will not be disappointed. The treatment of logic in its dialectic side is the best brief statement for school use that we have yet seen in English. the critical side of the logic is compendious, but by no means dry. The latter two-thirds of the work is devoted to mental philosophy. The views of the Stonyhurst Manuals are reflected in this book, only that the American Jesuit has systematized the matter in a way to make all teachers grateful to him.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.