PREFACE A BOOK which was written and published twenty-one years ago, and for which there is still a steady demand, is a book that one does not care to interfere with, lest the interference should spoil its chances of continued success. But mental science has grown immensely since 1899 when The Art of Thinking was first issued; and this fact, in conjunction with the improved methods of teaching now available, makes it possible to add new features of value to the reader. Moreover, the bibliography of psychology grows apace; and the book of ten years ago on a special aspect of the mind has long since been superseded. For this reason, also, it has been deemed advisable to revise my little volume, not merely by providing more up-to-date references, but by offering detailed guidance in the selection of volumes for further study. A new chapter has been added entitled "Some Defects of Present Day Thinking." 407539 CONTENTS CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION - Time for Thinking-Thinking for Thinking's Sake-Wanted: CHAPTER II THE THINKING FACULTY 1-9 Unity of Mind-Feeling, Intellect, Will-Innate Knowledge- CHAPTER III THOUGHTS, AND HOW TO GATHER THEM Observation in Fiction Writing-The Culture of Observation CHAPTER IV STUDIES IN PREJUDICE 17-33 Active Prejudice-Passive Prejudice-Prejudice of Birth and 34-60 CHAPTER V THOUGHT AS INFLUENCED BY EMOTION - The Twofold Influence of Emotion-Fear-Pride Sympathy- CHAPTER VI GENERAL RULES FOR CLEAR THINKING 61-83 The Nature and Value of Method-The Art of Concentration CHAPTER VII CONSTRUCTIVE THINKING 84-107 The Art of Classification-Constructive Imagination-General- isation-The Constructive Mood . CHAPTER VIII THOUGHT IN ITS MORAL ASPECTS 108-126 The Substance of Thought-The Art of Happiness . 127-134 CHAPTER IX THE COMMERCIAL VALUE OF TRAINED INTELLIGENCE Intelligence, i.e., Brain and Senses-Training the Mind and 135-141 |