For thousands of years, mathematicians have used the timeless art of logic to see the world more clearly. In The Art of Logic, Royal Society Science Book Prize nominee Eugenia Cheng shows how anyone can think like a mathematician – and see, argue and think better.Learn how to simplify complex decisions without over-simplifying them. Discover the power of analogies and the dangers of false equivalences. Find out how people construct misleading arguments, and how we can argue back.Eugenia Cheng teaches us how to find clarity without losing nuance, taking a careful scalpel to the complexities of politics, privilege, sexism and dozens of other real-world situations. Her Art of Logic is a practical and inspiring guide to decoding the modern world.
Art of Logic: How to Make Sense in a World that Doesn’t
Adult Reference
Art of Logic: How to Make Sense in a World that Doesn’t
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Emotions are powerful. In newspaper headlines and on social media, they have become the primary way of understanding the world. But strong feelings make it more difficult to see the reality behind the rhetoric. In ‘The Art of Logic’, Eugenia Cheng shows how mathematical logic can help us see things more clearly – and know when politicians and companies are trying to mislead us.
| Weight | 0.26 kg |
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| Dimensions | 19.4 × 12.6 × 2.4 cm |
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| Cover | Paperback |
| Pages | 320 |
| Language | English |
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| Dewey | 160 (edition:23) |
| Readership | General – Trade / Code: K |
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