Book CCXXIX
The Dianoia
On discursive thinking, reasoning from premises to conclusions
Chapters
1
The Discursive Thought
On step-by-step reasoning
“Dianoia is discursive thought. Moving through premises to conclusions. The running mind.”
2
The Reasoning
On logical progression
“Reasoning is the work of dianoia. Moving logically from what's known to what follows. The mind at work.”
3
The Inference
On drawing conclusions
“Inference is dianoia's product. From premises, conclusions emerge. The mind draws forth.”