Girard, Patrick
Logic in the Wild
- ISBN 13:
- 9780228021230
- author:
- Girard, Patrick
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McGill-Queen's University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 228
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 15.5 x 1.5 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Philosophy, Logic,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Logic in the Wild by Patrick Girard Logic is often seen as a tool for making decisions, but can it also help us find common ground with others? In this book, Patrick Girard argues that logic plays a crucial role in finding coherence and resolving disagreements. By presenting logic as a discipline to engage with, rather than just a subject to learn, Girard shows how it can be used to identify patterns in our own reasoning and improve our ability to tackle everyday questions. Girard's approach focuses on using clear language to explain complex ideas, making the book accessible to readers who may not be familiar with technical jargon or symbols. He explores how logic can be applied in various contexts, from science and religion to everyday decision-making, and shows how it can help communities engage safely by promoting constructive reasoning. By treating logic as an active discipline to engage with, Girard provides a unique perspective on how we can use logic to find what unites the complex and simple, abstract and concrete, theoretical and practical. This book is ideal for anyone interested in philosophy, logic, or finding new ways to approach everyday challenges.