{"product_id":"the-art-of-logic-in-an-illogical-world-hardcover","title":"The Art of Logic in an Illogical World - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eEugenia Cheng\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow both logical and emotional reasoning can help us live better in our post-truth world  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \"Advanced mathematics could make a meaningful contribution to creating a better society. . . this book is proof it can.\" --\u003ci\u003eGuardian  \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In a world where fake news stories change election outcomes, has rationality become futile? In\u003ci\u003e The Art of Logic in an Illogical World\u003c\/i\u003e, 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?   \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e In this insightful, useful, and funny 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. Settling the timeless battle of head vs heart, this essential book is for anyone who wants to think more clearly. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEugenia Cheng \u003c\/b\u003eis Scientist in Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.  She has authored numerous books, including the\u003ci\u003e LA Times \u003c\/i\u003eBook Prize winner \u003ci\u003eIs Math Real?\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Unequal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eHow to Bake Pi\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Beyond Infinity, \u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e x + y\u003c\/i\u003e. Cheng lives in Chicago, Illinois. \u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 8.3 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 11, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53477509267763,"sku":"9781541672482","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/0746\/3731\/files\/TqNK0V6Ca89781541672482.webp?v=1781603040","url":"https:\/\/rbangel-store.myshopify.com\/products\/the-art-of-logic-in-an-illogical-world-hardcover","provider":"The Celestial Starlit Phoenix ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}