John Dewey's Logical Theory

Howard, Delton Thomas, 1883-Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

3.3

Word count: 301K words
Chapters: 31

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.John Dewey's logical theory by Delton Thomas HowardAuthor: Howard, Delton Thomas, 1883-,Language: English, Class: B: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Release Date: Nov 26, 2011

Editor's review

This book is an early systematic survey of John Dewey's logical theory, in which the author, Delton Thomas Howard, discusses Dewey's positions and methods in logic at monograph length. For readers studying pragmatist philosophy, American intellectual history, or the development of logic, its value lies not in being an accessible introduction but in offering an observer's perspective on how a contemporary understood Dewey's logical system. The book is written in English and is a public-domain e-book; the main barriers to reading are philosophical background and language ability. Its strengths are a focused theme and clear lines of argument, making it suitable as supplementary material when studying Dewey's own works, helping readers grasp the basic outline of his view of logic and the context of debate. It is better suited to quiet desk research than to fragmented browsing.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Philosophy students who need help understanding Dewey's logical thought
University readers studying pragmatism and American intellectual history
Readers with English reading ability who are interested in the history of logic
Those writing related papers who need to survey early research literature

Not a good fit for

General readers seeking light philosophical introductions
Those who struggle with English reading and need a Chinese translation
Readers seeking only training in modern logical technique

Reading tips

First read the key points of Dewey's original works on logic, then use this book to understand its interpretive framework
Take chapter-by-chapter summary notes, marking the author's summaries and comments on Dewey's views
Read alongside background materials on pragmatist thought, avoiding isolated understanding of terminology
For the English original, read closely paragraph by paragraph with a dictionary and philosophical reference works

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FAQ

Is this book suitable as an introduction to Dewey's logical theory?

Not very. It is a specialized discussion of Dewey's logical theory, presupposing some knowledge of philosophical history and logic, and the original is in English. Readers with no background may get lost in terminology and argument; it is advisable to first read introductory chapters of Dewey's own works or relevant Chinese introductions before entering this book.

What level of English is needed to read this book?

The book involves philosophical argument and logical terminology, and its sentence structure is rather academic; a level sufficient to read English academic papers is recommended. If English reading is not yet fluent, readers may first use dictionaries and specialized philosophical reference works, or consult relevant Chinese research literature as a reference, before gradually entering the original.

What is the relationship between this book and Dewey's own works?

This book is a thematic survey and discussion of Dewey's logical theory; it is research literature, not a work by Dewey himself. It can help readers understand how a contemporary scholar summarized Dewey's logical positions, but it cannot replace reading Dewey's own works. A safer approach is to first become familiar with the key points of the originals, then use this book for comparison and supplement.

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Howard, Delton Thomas, 1883- Author · 1883

Delton Thomas Howard (born 1883) is an author about whom relatively little biographical information is publicly available; his nationality, education, and professional career cannot be reliably established. What is known is that he was born in 1883, and one work by him is held in this collection: John Dewey's Logical Theory. As the title suggests, the book discusses the logical thought of the American philosopher John Dewey and belongs to the genre of specialized studies in the history of philosophy and logic. Works of this kind typically rely on close reading of texts and conceptual analysis, tracing the internal development of Dewey's logical ideas and their place within the pragmatist tradition; the style is scholarly and suited to readers in philosophy and to students interested in Dewey. Because information is limited, the book's publication details and scholarly reception cannot be further described here.