How Do You Approach Reading Different Types of Books?

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The discussion centers around the book "Introducing Philosophy: God, Mind, World, and Logic," which features a cover image suggesting entanglement. The importance of being mindful of language and avoiding faulty reasoning is emphasized, alongside the need for some randomness in thought processes. Concerns are raised about the compatibility of the topics presented in the book, suggesting that clearer punctuation could enhance understanding. Additionally, the conversation shifts to different reading approaches, particularly how textbooks are consumed differently than fiction or autobiographies. A participant shares their current interest in design thinking and the book "Creative Confidence" by Tom and David Kelley, highlighting its positive impact. The discussion concludes with advice on relating textbook concepts to existing knowledge for better comprehension and recall, along with a mention of another book being read, "Introducing Einstein's Relativity" by Ray D'Inverno.
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I'm currently reading: introducing philosophy, God, mind, world and logic. It has a picture of what looks like an entanglement on the cover and I know I have to be mindful of the way the words and arguments are presented as to not fall into a faulty reasoning mode of thought, I mean I still need some randomness if you understand what I'm saying. So opinions, ideas, thoughts on this?
 
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introducing philosophy, God, mind, world and logic

Watch your punctuation. "Introducing philosophy, God, mind, world and logic" looks like a disaster waiting to happen, as these are incompatible topics, "Introducing philosophy: God, mind, world and logic" makes it much more palatable.
 
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That book isn't right anyway.
 
I read textbooks differently than other books for the most part. That's the main difference.
 
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I am currently into design thinking, and my latest highlight is a book written by Tom and David Kelley called Creative Confidence. It's really well-written, and leaves me with positive feeling after I end another chapter. I look forward to taking a course on d.school.
 
If it is a Textbook I usually go over the examples and make sure I understand most of the concepts if you don't you probably won't get much out of it. It depends on my schedule if its a autobiography or story( a book not chock full of problems. If its a textbook I'll take a while to digest the material in small chunks usually. Fiction books I like to finish off in a few sittings if not one. For Text Books It might really help you in the long run if you try relating the concepts to what you already know it could definately help you with understanding as well as recall. I am currently reading Reading ray d'inverno introducing einstein's relativity
 
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