In view of my previous jumping writing style, this article called Book Review is only used to practice logical thinking. Of course, one practice will definitely not make me a master of logical thinking, nor will it solve all the problems I encounter. "Hate less when using books", so do many visible skills or invisible thinking. Usually, only by storing more and practicing more will you not panic when using it!
The purpose of writing this book review
There are several purposes in writing this book review (gee, it also exposes my small nature of always wanting to kill two birds with one stone): First, I remember the principle of conservation of energy, and only when there is progress can a virtuous circle be realized, that is to say, there must be knowledge absorption and knowledge output. Reading and writing should complement each other, so this book review is also the record of my first attempt to read a book thinking about logic. Second, good things should be shared. Although sharing has been mentioned at the economic level now, many people are talking about sharing the economy, but I think sharing is human nature. Social software is so popular because everyone has a desire to share! Although sharing their own petty bourgeoisie, everyone has a fiery heart to share. Third, spread positive energy! Fight against the futility of reading! Reading is useful! Of course, many people dare to say that reading is useless even if they have not read books. Only by studying hard, studying hard, studying alive and reading yourself alive can we apply what we have learned! I think reading is useful in two aspects: one is the change of one's own thoughts; The other is the improvement of their own skills. Walking in the world, with unique ideas and professional skills, are you still afraid of being bad? Fourth, I like writing myself, but I'm too lazy to stick to anything. Since I made up my mind to change myself, I have been trying all kinds of articles every day. I want to write what I don't want to write. I'm exploring all the directions about writing style, articles and writing. This book review is the first attempt.
What is logical thinking ability?
In fact, logical thinking is not as tall as we thought, and it is not so difficult for liberal arts students to learn mathematics and physics. Under normal circumstances, everyone will think that science students have strong logical thinking ability, because mathematics and physics are very logical, and you may not know what you are talking about in the next class. On the surface, it is. Thinking deeply about a problem is gradual and well-founded, which is logical thinking. But is it true that you can learn logical thinking as long as you study science, and there will be no logical thinking in your life if you study liberal arts? Actually, it's not. In the book Logical Thinking, this point is actually emphasized. Science students are usually good at vertical thinking mode, while arts students prefer horizontal thinking mode (jumping like me). Logical thinking ability is not only your vertical thinking ability, but also the combination of the two. Just like the T-type talents urgently needed by society, they can have both the breadth of horizontal thinking and the depth of vertical thinking. This is the real logical thinking ability! Of course, the order is very important. Think horizontally first and then vertically, because breadth is equivalent to a whole. Only by grasping the problem as a whole and focusing on the part will we not jump to conclusions like a blind man touching an elephant, and the conclusion is of course wrong. This reminds me of my habit of reading. I often grasp the whole from the catalogue first, see the parts I don't understand, and then come back to see the consistency of the whole catalogue. It is very effective for understanding textbooks! The key is that you can grasp the whole and understand individual points! A witty person like me seems to have some logical thinking ability, but I didn't think so at that time. I just thought it would look faster and have better effect.
Why do we need logical thinking?
Why do you need logical thinking? Not for use! Remember, reading is always for use! Whether reading romance novels immersed in stories or reading quantum physics, all books can guide you in all directions as long as you have the heart. Therefore, I always think that reading is actually a very dangerous thing, because there are too many books, all of which are bad books, and my own practice is not enough, so it is easy to get possessed and backfire! In fact, the application of logical thinking can be as big as the governance of an enterprise and as small as the solution of personal problems. Take the most common way for girls to buy clothes as an example. Girls often struggle for a long time because they don't buy a dress. Buy it, a little distressed, don't buy it, and they like it very much. You can stroke yourself if you think logically. What's the use of this dress for you? Is it for important occasions or ordinary household clothes? Is it to keep warm or to make you beautiful? If you wear it on an important occasion, and it can make you beautiful, then bite the bullet and buy it, because it will increase your information on that important occasion and bring value beyond the price of the clothes themselves! Or don't buy it! In fact, the best way is to think about what kind of clothes you want to buy before buying clothes, and what is the use, so that you can buy them quickly! Of course, girls may never do this, otherwise how can they be representatives of perceptual animals! There are many similar examples, such as whether to do something. With the ability of logical thinking, we can solve problems from the source, and at the same time change the perspective of looking at problems and find more solutions.
How to practice logical thinking
There are seven ways to practice logical thinking in the book, including induction, deduction, logical tree method, MECE method, 5W2H method, triangular logic method, transparent thinking method, etc. In fact, you can understand these methods through online search, but what is important is your usual practice, such as logical tree method, which I personally prefer, that is, drawing a frame diagram, whether it is your own goal or summarizing the overall knowledge frame of a book. The central problem is the trunk, and then the branches and leaves are scattered. Different from the mind mapping method, although the logical tree is also a drawing, it emphasizes logic and the logical relationship before and after, supplemented by MECE method, that is, it does not miss or repeat. In fact, we have all seen these methods, but they are rarely used. Actually, we're a little worried. Take the usual speech as an example. Before you speak, think about what you want to express and what arguments you want to support. If we think about it, it will be more logical to say it than to say it without thinking at all.
What can logical thinking bring us?
I don't think what logical thinking brings is immediately visible. It is not a physical entity in itself, but it can accompany you all your life. You can apply it to all aspects of work, study and life, but I think the most important point must not be trapped. I am a person who emphasizes diversity. I won't think about everything with logical thinking just because I know a little about logical thinking today. Everything must be well-founded and have conclusions. After all, I am a typical liberal arts girl, romantic and neurotic, and jumping thinking is inevitable. In fact, it is precisely because of all kinds of ways of thinking that we will find more ideas and opinions from others that we don't have, and what these ideas and opinions create has enriched this diverse world!
It's the first time to write a long article, it is estimated that many people have no patience to finish it! Never mind, a long speech is a good way to exercise your patience. This article can be used to exercise your patience. Congratulations to those who can read it word for word. You are a patient person with the same quality as a tortoise, but I hope you can have the same speed and effort as a cheetah!