... level of observation and deduction that more often than not, leaves him the smartest man in the room. The character of Sherlock Holmes is renowned for his skills of deductive and abductive reasoning, so much so, that the method is now referred to as Holmesian deduction. This method basically involves drawing inferences based on simple tested principles from small but carefully made ... observations. Another key feature of Holmes' character, in specific relation to his genius, is his bravado in showing it off at any available opportunity. On many occasions, Holmes uses his deductive ... ...

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