The Art of Logic in an Illogical World
Autor Eugenia Chengen Limba Engleză Hardback – 10 sep 2018
How
both
logical
and
emotional
reasoning
can
help
us
live
better
in
our
post-truth
world
In a world where fake news stories change election outcomes, has rationality become futile? InThe Art of Logic in an Illogical World,Eugenia Cheng throws a lifeline to readers drowning in the illogic of contemporary life. Cheng is a mathematician, so she knows how to make an airtight argument. But even for her, logic sometimes falls prey to emotion, which is why she still fears flying and eats more cookies than she should. If a mathematician can't be logical, what are we to do? In this book,Cheng reveals the inner workings and limitations of logic, and explains why alogic--for example, emotion--is vital to how we think and communicate. Cheng shows us how to use logic and alogic together to navigate a world awash in bigotry, mansplaining, and manipulative memes. Insightful, useful, and funny, this essential book is for anyone who wants to think more clearly.
In a world where fake news stories change election outcomes, has rationality become futile? InThe Art of Logic in an Illogical World,Eugenia Cheng throws a lifeline to readers drowning in the illogic of contemporary life. Cheng is a mathematician, so she knows how to make an airtight argument. But even for her, logic sometimes falls prey to emotion, which is why she still fears flying and eats more cookies than she should. If a mathematician can't be logical, what are we to do? In this book,Cheng reveals the inner workings and limitations of logic, and explains why alogic--for example, emotion--is vital to how we think and communicate. Cheng shows us how to use logic and alogic together to navigate a world awash in bigotry, mansplaining, and manipulative memes. Insightful, useful, and funny, this essential book is for anyone who wants to think more clearly.
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Specificații
ISBN-13: 9781541672482
ISBN-10: 1541672488
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 149 x 219 x 29 mm
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Editura: BASIC BOOKS
Colecția Basic Books
ISBN-10: 1541672488
Pagini: 320
Dimensiuni: 149 x 219 x 29 mm
Greutate: 0.43 kg
Editura: BASIC BOOKS
Colecția Basic Books
Notă biografică
Eugenia
Chengis
the
scientist
in
residence
at
the
School
of
the
Art
Institute
of
Chicago
and
an
Honorary
Fellow
at
the
University
of
Sheffield.
The
author
ofHow
to
Bake
PiandBeyond
Infinity,
she
lives
in
Chicago,
Illinois.
Recenzii
"It's
a
shame
that
not
everyone
can
read
this
book,
but
Cheng
claims
it
is
incumbent
on
those
of
us
who
can
to
use
compassion
and
logic
to
argue
productively
with
those
who
can't.
In
this
way,
advanced
mathematics
could
make
a
meaningful
contribution
to
creating
a
better
society
as
well
as
happier
conversations
and
relationships.
There
is
a
sense
in
which
this
book
is
proof
it
can."—Guardian
"Following in the tradition of George Boole, Lewis Carroll and John Venn, who provided algebraic or diagrammatic aids to logical calculation, Eugenia Cheng enhances her reputation as a popular mathematics writer with this perceptive analysis of logic and its limitations."—Times Higher Education
"Cheng's book covers the basics of logic, argumentation, and emotion through humor and an excellent use of illustrations like ice cream, sexism, and Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem."—MAA Reviews
"Entertaining... a very welcome primer in logical thinking."—Kirkus Reviews
"Cheng's suggestion to combine the persuasive powers of logic with emotional appeal to find common ground is original and pragmatic, particularly in these divisive times."—Publishers Weekly
"With humor, grace, and a natural gift for making explanations seem fun, Eugenia Cheng has done it again. This is a book to savor, to consult, and to buy for all your friends. You'll think more clearly after reading this book, something that is unfortunately in short supply these days. I am buying several copies to send to heads of state."—Daniel J. Levitin, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind
"This book is empowering! Eugenia Cheng makes logic alive and relevant with prose that is accessible, clear and engaging. In this masterpiece, you will learn how the power of logic can clarify some of the most pressing issues that confront us, as individuals and a society."—Stephon Alexander, author of The Jazz of Physics and professor of physics, Brown University
"Following in the tradition of George Boole, Lewis Carroll and John Venn, who provided algebraic or diagrammatic aids to logical calculation, Eugenia Cheng enhances her reputation as a popular mathematics writer with this perceptive analysis of logic and its limitations."—Times Higher Education
"Cheng's book covers the basics of logic, argumentation, and emotion through humor and an excellent use of illustrations like ice cream, sexism, and Gödel's Incompleteness Theorem."—MAA Reviews
"Entertaining... a very welcome primer in logical thinking."—Kirkus Reviews
"Cheng's suggestion to combine the persuasive powers of logic with emotional appeal to find common ground is original and pragmatic, particularly in these divisive times."—Publishers Weekly
"With humor, grace, and a natural gift for making explanations seem fun, Eugenia Cheng has done it again. This is a book to savor, to consult, and to buy for all your friends. You'll think more clearly after reading this book, something that is unfortunately in short supply these days. I am buying several copies to send to heads of state."—Daniel J. Levitin, Ph.D., New York Times bestselling author of This Is Your Brain on Music and The Organized Mind
"This book is empowering! Eugenia Cheng makes logic alive and relevant with prose that is accessible, clear and engaging. In this masterpiece, you will learn how the power of logic can clarify some of the most pressing issues that confront us, as individuals and a society."—Stephon Alexander, author of The Jazz of Physics and professor of physics, Brown University