Analogical Thinking
The Sine Qua Non for Using History Well
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 20139265 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Richard A Lacquement (United States Department of the Army, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2019 |
| Volume | 49 |
| Issue | 1 |
| Publication date | 2019-03-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | The US Army War College Quarterly Parameters (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0031-1723 • E-ISSN: 0031-1723 |
| Publisher | United States Army War College Press (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.55540/0031-1723.2863 |
| OpenAlex | W4232457301 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 3 |
| References cited | 1 |
This article discusses the use of historical analogies as one of humanity's most important adaptive techniques. Recognizable patterns enable us to clarify context and provide guides for our actions when facing unfamiliar intellectual terrain. Thoughtful strategists should, however, be mindful of the substantial drawbacks associated with using analogies as sources for prescribed action amidst a constellation of contingent circumstances
Epistemology · Political science · Sine · Sine qua non · Law · Mathematics · Philosophy · Philosophy, History, and Historiography
| Unique citing works | 3 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 0,43 |
| Citation span | 2019 - 2024 (6) |
| Citation velocity | recent |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 3 |