Logic and Deduction
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Bertrand Wong
About this book
Logic and Deduction differs from other titles and offers fresh viewpoints and suggestions for more effective and better utilization of logic in the sciences and mathematics, such as theoretical physics, number theory, sociology, and economics. Much of the title touches on scientific and mathematical topics, e.g., mathematical proof, Godel's incompleteness theorems, set theory, infinity, the work of well-known logicians such as Frege and Russell, calculus, relativity, quantum theory, chaos, unified field theory, speed of light, gravity, etc., including the soft sciences such as economics and sociology. The coverage is comprehensive, as logic applies not only to the hard sciences but also to the soft sciences. The book could be useful to scholars, researchers, students of the hard and soft sciences, intellectuals, professionals such as physicists working on unified field theory & mathematicians working on number theory, logicians, philosophers, lawyers arguing criminal law cases, writers, economists, sociologists, government bureaucrats & policy-makers, corporate executives, activists aiming for a better society, and anyone keen on increasing brainpower or mind-expansion. It could inspire and spur further thought on logic.
- Provides a broad and wide variety of topics, e.g., relativity, unified field theory, Godel’s theorems, number theory, chaos, probability, etc.
- It contains novel and original original ideas.
- It inspires/stimulates further scientific thought.
Author / Editor information
Logic and Deduction is the author’s magnum opus. He has published about 40 titles to-date, covering varied subject areas such as mathematics, physics, self-improvement, economics, management subjects, philosophy, humor, electronics, robotics, automation, etc., with two professional titles having been adopted as reference texts by institutes of learning and commended by professional bodies. He has also edited a collection of philosophical essays for a publisher. He has published about 30 research articles in peer-reviewed journals on mathematics, logic, physics, economics, and environment, public health and COVID-19, particularly the solutions to some important problems in mathematics and physics. He has been a research professor at a research university and has a PhD in engineering (industrial control systems). He is also a professional engineer, certified professional manager and certified manufacturing technologist, and has been a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers, member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers, senior member of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers, fellow of the Institution of Diagnostic Engineers, fellow of the Royal Statistical Society, fellow of the British Society of Commerce, fellow of the Institute of Production Control, etc.
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Frontmatter
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Preface
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Contents
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Author’s Message
XIII - Part One
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1 Viewpoints on Logic
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2 Introduction
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3 Mind and Logic
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4 More on Logic
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5 Logic and Reality in Life
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6 Godel’s Proof and Mathematical Logic
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7 Some Ideas Relating to Godel’s Undecidable Theorem and Mathematical Logic
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8 Mathematical Logic and Proof
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9 The Philosophy and Principles of Logic
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10 Is a New Kind of Logic or Reason Possible?
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11 The Basis and Reality of Logic
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12 Reason and Logic in Human Affairs
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13 Humanity and Logic
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14 More on Mathematical Logic and Proof
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15 Are We Rational?
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16 The Conduct of Rational Argument
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17 The Logic of Moral Behavior
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18 The Logic of Evil
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19 The Logic of Cause and Effect or Causal Effect
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20 The Theory and Logic of Numbers
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21 The Logic of Mathematical Equations
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22 Logical Deduction
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23 The Author’s Encounters with Logic
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24 Conclusion
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25 Epilogue: A Constructive and Important Proposal for Logic
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1 What if Ideas, the Logic of Ideas, Are Such That … ? Further Thoughts …
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2 Something to Ponder About
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3 Some Interesting Bizarre Scenarios That Would Seriously Test the Power and Reliability of Logic
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4 A Tongue-in-Cheek, Even Humorous, Slant on Human Logic
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5 More on the Logic of Moral Behavior
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6 The Logic of Good Versus Evil
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7 More on the Logic of Evil
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8 The Difficult Logic of Morals
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9 The Logic of Human Relations
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10 The Logic of Competition Versus Cooperation or Teamwork in Economics
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11 The General Logic of Cooperation, Teamwork, Harmony, Peace, and Happiness
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12 The Logic of Democratic Leadership
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13 The Logic of Nature
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14 The Paradoxical “Logic” of Time Travel in Theoretical Physics
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15 The Logic of Space-Time in Theoretical Physics
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16 The Logic of the Existence of God
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17 The Logic of Religion and God
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18 The Inscrutable Logic of Nature
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19 The Logic of Planetary Movements
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20 The Logic of Life, Nature, and the Supranatural in Our Universe: A No-Holds-Barred Analysis
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21 The Possible Ultimate Logic Which Explains Everything in the Universe Including the Mysterious and the Unexplainable
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22 The Logic of the Act of Thinking
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23 The Logic of Probability or Luck
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24 The Discrepancy in the Logic of Algebra
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25 The Logic of Infinity
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26 The Logic of Reality
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27 Will the Laws or Logic of Physics Always Be Useful?
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28 Practical Logic
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29 Conflicts Arising from Logic and Their Solutions
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30 The Serious Problem with Logic and Its Correction – Why Logic Goes Wrong and How to Prevent It from Going Wrong
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31 The Simplification of Logic
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32 Being Logical
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33 A Short, Simple, and Effective Way of Dealing with Logical Problems and Disputes in Everyday Affairs
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34 The Last Say on Logical Reasoning or the Use of Logic
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35 The Future of Logic
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36 Final Conclusion: What Logic Really Is After All
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Appendix 1: Is Our Physics the Only Reality?
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Appendix 2: The Logic of Space-Time and Time Travel
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Appendix 3: The Puzzling Logic of Gravity
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Appendix 4: The Logic Behind a Scientific Discovery (Maxwell Equations)
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Appendix 5: A Reply to the Editor of a Prestigious Mathematical Journal Raising Some Important Points
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Appendix 6: Notes – Some Logical Concepts of Calculus (Mathematics)
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Appendix 7: Notes – Some Logical Concepts of Quantum Theory (Physics)
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Appendix 8: Economic Reasoning at Work (with Commentary)
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Appendix 9: Scientific Reasoning at Work (with Commentary)
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Appendix 10: Mathematical Reasoning at Work (with Commentary)
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Appendix 11: Interesting Quotations on Logic and Thought – Something to Ponder About
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Bibliography
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Index
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