A Brief Textbook of Logic and Mental Philosophy

A Brief Textbook of Logic and Mental Philosophy is a comprehensive guide written by Reverend Charles Coppens. The book is designed to provide readers with a solid understanding of logic and mental philosophy. It covers a wide range of topics including the nature of thought, the principles of reasoning, and the different types of logical fallacies.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a specific aspect of logic and mental philosophy. The first chapter provides an introduction to the field of logic and mental philosophy, outlining its history and development. The subsequent chapters delve deeper into the subject matter, covering topics such as the laws of thought, the structure of arguments, and the different types of reasoning.Throughout the book, Reverend Charles Coppens presents complex ideas in a clear and concise manner, making it easy for readers to understand and apply the concepts discussed. The book is also filled with examples and exercises to help readers practice and reinforce their understanding of the material.Overall, A Brief Textbook of Logic and Mental Philosophy is an essential resource for anyone interested in developing their critical thinking skills and understanding the principles of logic and mental philosophy. It is an ideal textbook for students of philosophy, psychology, and other related fields, as well as for anyone looking to improve their reasoning abilities.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.