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5 Things We Should All Read

by jimmycox

There are certain types of books which we should all read, and
ways in which we should all read, which will benefit us greatly.

Biography - Biography is one of the most practical fields of
study for the public speaker. Nothing is of keener interest to
audiences than the stories of how great men met the difficulties
of living. We are always more interested in people than in
things. Biography throws a warmer and more penetrating light upon
history. Its gossip makes the past real and near.

Vocational Reading - The broad-minded man must be sharpened to
the point required for scratching a living. Whether he is a
teacher, lawyer, doctor, or business man he must be abreast of
the theory and practice of his occupation. He must have not only
skill in living, but in getting his living. He will have a
library of his business, he will be familiar with the trade
journals, house organs, and other papers of his craft or
profession.

This paragraph might be taken for granted were it not for the
fact that probably the majority of professional men do little
reading about the theory, philosophy, or practice of their
vocations after they have graduated from the schools. Their own
experience and contact with others in the same work become their
only guides. These are most important, to be sure, but they are
so close to everyone that it is sometimes hard to see the forest
for the trees. Books and magazines can be read with great benefit
by the professional man.

How to Read - This brings us to the question, How to read?
Francis Bacon in his essay "Of Studies" says: "Read not to
contradict, nor believe, but to weigh and consider." Most
readers, if they understand at all, give themselves up completely
to the author. One should, of course, give him a sympathetic
reading, try to understand his point of view, but not believe him
until the thought has been examined in the light of one's own
experience. Almost everybody is in awe of print. The use of the
word "propaganda" during the War and since has done much to
mitigate this tyranny of books and papers. What one reads is not
necessarily so.

Challenging "Facts" -  This is especially true of chains of
reasoning. In such instances the reader owes it to his
self-respect to challenge, refute or approve the logic - to be
reasonably sure the writer has established his case. Even facts,
for which we have to depend upon observers and students from all
over the world, can be reported to prove contradictory ideas.
"Figures don't lie, but liars can figure." Many "facts" are not
facts at all.

Many arguments, many speeches, are based upon such facts - upon
unsound premises, upon things taken for granted that need close
examination. The reader or listener is seldom attentive enough to
introductory paragraphs or remarks. If these are accepted without
thought, the whole of a false plea or doctrine or argument will
often be accepted. G. K. Chesterton in his lecture, "The
Ignorance of the Educated," quotes Artemus Ward, who said, "The
trouble with people is they know too many things that ain't so."
We talk of "half-baked ideas." They are usually the other
fellow's.

Newspaper Editorials - The easiest exercise on discovering
fallacies may be had with newspaper editorials. These are often
written to be consistent with a known attitude or policy in
regard to public questions. Some newspapers have a consistent
prejudice against England or Japan, against the Republican Party
or the Democratic Party, against the League of Nations, or they
may be consistently conservative, liberal or radical. Special
pleaders seek to justify themselves, not necessarily to discover
the truth.

Read the papers and the editorials opposed to your views and try
to find the fallacies in their reasoning.

Read widely and often and you will grow in your profession and
as a person.

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