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Eugenia Cheng is a British mathematician and pianist. She is a Scientist in Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an Honorary Fellow at the University of Sheffield.
Known for: The Art of Logic: How to Make Sense in a World That Doesn’t
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The Art of Logic: How to Make Sense in a World That Doesn’t
In this book, mathematician Eugenia Cheng explores how logical thinking can help us navigate the complexities of modern life. She demonstrates how mathematical reasoning can clarify emotional debates, improve communication, and foster understanding in a polarized world. Through accessible examples and engaging prose, Cheng bridges the gap between logic and emotion, showing that both are essential for making sense of human behavior and society.
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Defining Logic
Before we begin applying logic to the turbulence of modern life, we must first understand what logic actually is—and what it isn’t. Too often, logic is imagined as detached, sterile, even adversarial: the weapon of pedants and debaters. In mathematics, however, logic is not a weapon at all; it is a ...
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Logic and Emotion
Our culture loves to imagine logic and emotion as opposites—cold versus warm, brain versus heart. But I want to challenge this dualism. Emotion colors our judgments, yes, but it also signals what matters to us. Logic without emotion may be formally correct, but it lacks relevance; emotion without lo...
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About Eugenia Cheng
Eugenia Cheng is a British mathematician and pianist. She is a Scientist in Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an Honorary Fellow at the University of Sheffield. Cheng is known for her work in category theory and for popularizing mathematics through books and public lectures...
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Eugenia Cheng is a British mathematician and pianist. She is a Scientist in Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an Honorary Fellow at the University of Sheffield. Cheng is known for her work in category theory and for popularizing mathematics through books and public lectures...
Eugenia Cheng is a British mathematician and pianist. She is a Scientist in Residence at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and an Honorary Fellow at the University of Sheffield. Cheng is known for her work in category theory and for popularizing mathematics through books and public lectures that connect abstract concepts to everyday life.
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