William Walker Atkinson

The Art of Logical Thinking; Or, The Laws of Reasoning (eBook, ePUB)

Mastering Logical Thinking: Essential Principles for Sound Reasoning and Rational Decision Making

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Art of Logical Thinking; Or, The Laws of Reasoning," William Walker Atkinson presents a profound exploration of the principles underlying effective reasoning and logical thought. Written in the early 20th century, the book is characterized by Atkinson's clear and engaging prose, blending practicality with philosophical musings. It delves into various reasoning methods, emphasizing the importance of clear thinking in everyday life while also addressing common logical fallacies that impede rational thought. Atkinson'Äôs discourse is enriched with examples and exercises designed to sharpen the reader's analytical skills, reflecting the intellectual climate of a period marked by rapid industrialization and a burgeoning fascination with psychology and self-improvement. William Walker Atkinson was a prominent figure in the New Thought movement, which emphasized the power of positive thinking and its implications for personal development. His experiences as a practitioner of various philosophies and a writer on topics ranging from metaphysics to personal success deeply influence his approach in this book. Atkinson's engagement with psychological concepts and his commitment to mental acuity inform his advocacy for reason as an essential tool for human potential. Recommended for scholars, students, and anyone keen on enhancing their reasoning abilities, "The Art of Logical Thinking" serves as both a foundational text and a practical guide. Atkinson'Äôs insights encourage readers to cultivate their critical thinking skills, thereby empowering them to navigate the complexities of life with clarity and confidence.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 202
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. November 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664113771
• Artikelnr.: 58435039

Autorenporträt

William Walker Atkinson (December 5, 1862 - November 22, 1932) was an attorney, merchant, publisher, and author, as well as an occultist and an American pioneer of the New Thought movement. He is the author of the pseudonymous works attributed to Theron Q. Dumont and Yogi Ramacharaka.[1] He wrote an estimated 100 books, all in the last 30 years of his life. He was mentioned in past editions of Who's Who in America, in Religious Leaders of America, and in several similar publications. His works have remained in print more or less continuously since 1900. William Walker Atkinson was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 5, 1862,[4] to Emma and William Atkinson. He began his working life as a grocer at 15 years old, probably helping his father. He married Margret Foster Black of Beverly, New Jersey, in October 1889, and they had two children. Their first child probably died young. The second later married and had two daughters. Atkinson pursued a business career from 1882 onwards and in 1894 he was admitted as an attorney to the Bar of Pennsylvania. While he gained much material success in his profession as a lawyer, the stress and over-strain eventually took its toll, and during this time he experienced a complete physical and mental breakdown, and financial disaster. He looked for healing and in the late 1880s he found it with New Thought, later attributing the restoration of his health, mental vigor and material prosperity to the application of the principles of New Thought. Some time after his healing, Atkinson began to write articles on the truths he felt he had discovered, which were then known as Mental Science. In 1889, an article by him entitled "A Mental Science Catechism," appeared in Charles Fillmore's new periodical, Modern Thought. By the early 1890s Chicago had become a major centre for New Thought, mainly through the work of Emma Curtis Hopkins, and Atkinson decided to move there. Once in the city, he became an active promoter of the movement as an editor and author. He was responsible for publishing the magazines Suggestion (1900-1901), New Thought (1901-1905) and Advanced Thought (1906-1916). In 1900 Atkinson worked as an associate editor of Suggestion, a New Thought Journal, and wrote his probable first book, Thought-Force in Business and Everyday Life, being a series of lessons in personal magnetism, psychic influence, thought-force, concentration, will-power, and practical mental science.