LOGICAL THINKING

reasoning, pointing to the absurd ideas held by the masses of people as proof of that statement. These writers are likely a little radical in their views, but one is often struck with wonder at the evidence of the general public's inability original: "incapacity" to interpret facts and impressions. The majority of people accept the most absurd ideas as truth, as long as they are seriously asserted by someone claiming authority. The most illogical ideas are accepted without dispute or examination, provided they are stated solemnly and authoritatively. We find this blind acceptance of illogical ideas by the multitude particularly in the fields of religion and politics. Mere assertions by leaders seem sufficient for the many followers to agree original: "acquiesce".

In order to reason correctly, it is not enough to simply have a good intellect. An athlete may have the proper proportions, a good frame, and symmetrical muscles, but he cannot expect to compete original: "cope" with others of his kind unless he has learned how to develop those muscles and use them to his best advantage. In the same way, the person who wishes to reason...