Thinking as a Science

Hazlitt, Henry, 1894-1993Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

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Word count: 270K words
Chapters: 27

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Thinking as a Science by Henry HazlittAuthor: Hazlitt, Henry, 1894-1993,Language: English, Class: BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis, Release Date: May 31, 2018

Editor's review

This book addresses the fundamental question of how to think. It falls under psychology and philosophy, and Project Gutenberg offers the English eBook free of charge. Its value lies not in quick-fix techniques but in treating thinking as a trainable process: how observation, questioning, judgment, and reflection connect. For readers surrounded by fragmented information today, this principle-oriented discussion can help slow down judgment and spot leaps in one's own reasoning. It is best not read as an exercise book; instead, read it alongside a recent decision or argument of your own and see which steps could improve. The English is argumentative in style, so read in sections and take brief notes, turning abstract principles into your own checklist—more rewarding than reading it in one sitting.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Readers who want to understand thinking methods systematically rather than seek quick fixes
Students and early-career professionals seeking to improve argumentation and judgment
Readers used to English expository texts who are willing to annotate as they read

Not a good fit for

Readers expecting abundant cases and interactive exercises
Readers who need a Chinese translation and do not want to read the English original
Professional researchers looking for a guide to research methods in a specific discipline

Reading tips

After each section, write one sentence stating its core claim, then compare it with your own everyday judgments.
Keep a sheet of paper for self-rebuttals that arise during reading, and review them together afterward.
Turn the book's principles into three to five personal checkpoints for quick use before your next decision.

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FAQ

What is this book mainly about?

According to the metadata, it falls under psychology and philosophy, and its subject is thinking itself. It can be understood as a foundational text on how to observe, question, judge, and reflect, not a methods manual for a specific discipline.

Do I need a philosophy background to read it?

The material does not indicate any specialized prerequisite. It discusses thinking methods for general readers, but the English argumentative style requires some patience. If you seldom read English expository prose, slow down and read section by section.

How much should I read each day?

Advance section by section, reading one or two at a time with brief notes. Texts on thinking are about digestion; reading too much without review leaves only vague impressions and reduces practical gain.

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About the author

Hazlitt, Henry, 1894-1993 Author

Henry Hazlitt (1894-1993) was a writer in the fields of economics and the social sciences, though details of his life are limited in publicly available sources. This catalogue holds one work by him, Thinking as a Science. Judging from its title and subject, he was concerned with method of thought itself: how to train one's thinking in a scientific spirit, examine ideas, and improve judgment. It is a work of methodology addressed to general readers. Writing of this kind usually avoids dense terminology and relies instead on clear argument and practicable steps, giving it some value in popularizing rational thinking. Because the information available here is confined to the above, his nationality, education, and full body of work remain to be verified; this entry focuses on the subject and orientation of his writing rather than speculating about his life.