THE POLITICS OF DEDUCTION.

The article offers the author's insights on the durability of the character of Sherlock Holmes. Topics discussed by the author include the deductive ability of Holmes which uses unadulterated and ruthless reasoning to reveal the truth behind the epiphenomena of events, the analysis of philosopher Jo...

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Publicado en:Overland no. 217; pp. 47 - 53
Autor principal: McKENNA, TONY
Formato: Artículo
Publicado: O.L. Society Limited Summer2014
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Sumario:The article offers the author's insights on the durability of the character of Sherlock Holmes. Topics discussed by the author include the deductive ability of Holmes which uses unadulterated and ruthless reasoning to reveal the truth behind the epiphenomena of events, the analysis of philosopher John Gray on the durability of the Holmes character based on its application of reason, and how author Conan Doyle explains about Holme's brain as a machine.