
A LOGIC OF FACTS: - or - Every-day Reasoning
By G. J. Holyoake
"Call him wise whose thoughts and words are a clear because to a clear why."—Lavater. LONDON: F. FARRAH, 282, STRAND, W.C. 1866.
INTRODUCTION OF 1848.
PREFACE OF 1866.
A LOGIC OF FACTS.
CHAPTER I. THE LOGIC OF THE SCHOOLS
CHAPTER II. LOCKE-LOGIC.
CHAPTER III. LOGICAL TRUTH
CHAPTER IV. DISCOVERY OF TRUTH
This work offers a plain‑spoken guide to the sort of reasoning that shapes everyday choices, from a shop floor negotiation to a household budget. The author argues that the formal logic taught in schools, while elegant, often forgets the practical premises people actually use, and he sets out to translate those abstract rules into tools any diligent mind can wield. By treating common errors as the result of misplaced terms rather than mysterious mysticism, the book invites readers to see their own thought patterns more clearly.
The chapters walk step by step through the building blocks of sound argument: the nature of facts, the structure of propositions, simple syllogisms, basic induction, and how to spot frequent fallacies. Sprinkled with illustrative exercises and everyday examples, the style stays conversational while still respecting the rigor of classic logic. For anyone who wants to argue more persuasively, write with confidence, or simply think with greater precision, the text promises a sturdy, accessible compass for everyday reasoning.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (225K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Widger
Release date
2011-07-20
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1817–1906
A self-taught reformer from Birmingham, he helped shape modern secular thought and gave the English language the word “secularism.” His life joined radical politics, journalism, and the co-operative movement in a way that still feels lively and surprising.
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