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Logic teaches rules for presentation, not thinking
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"Logic teaches rules for presentation, not thinking"

- Mason Cooley

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Mason Cooley's quote "Logic teaches guidelines for presentation, not thinking" suggests that while reasoning might provide a framework or structure for discussing concepts and ideas, it does not always involve crucial or introspective idea. In other words, one can find out to present an argument in a rational way without necessarily participating in the deeper thought processes that lead to the development of that argument. The quote discuss the distinction in between type and content, showing that while presentation can be improved through the use of logic, it is ultimately the quality of the underlying ideas that identifies their worth.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Mason Cooley between 1927 and July 25, 2002. He was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 154 other quotes.

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