Syntopical Reading
Syntopical Reading involves reading many books on the same subject and comparing and contrasting ideas, vocabulary, and arguments.
This task is undertaken by identifying relevant passages, translating the terminology, framing and ordering the questions that need answering, defining the issues, and having a conversation with the responses.
The goal is not to achieve an overall understanding of any particular book, but rather to understand the subject and develop a deep fluency.
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The 5 Steps To Syntopical Reading
There are 5 steps to syntopical reading:
- Finding the Relevant Passages
- Bringing the Author to Terms
- Getting the Questions Clear
- Defining the Issues
- Analyzing the Discussion
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