The Power of Logical Thinking: Easy Lessons in the Art of Reasoning...and Hard Facts About Its Absence in Our Lives

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Book Synopsis: A classic of critical thinking that is now more urgent than ever!America has become a society devoid of understanding of the power of logic and numbers. All too often, we rely on our intuition or on empty statistics to formulate opinions about ourselves and our world. As a result of inadequate schooling in the art of reasoning, we have become a people unable to make truly logical decisions, intimidated by numbers, and too passive to reverse this disturbing trend. The Power of Logical Thinking addresses these concerns, illustrating how you can reason better, how numbers are used against you, and how your vote may be affected. Marilyn vos Savant writes, "We can't trust our intuitions, our statisticians, or our politicians. The 1992 presidential campaign is a case in point. Numbers were used, abused, and misused by the candidates as never before in the history of our country. Voters were easily manipulated, setting a precedent for years to come." Part One of The Power of Logical Thinking explains the most provocative of the counterintuitive problems that Marilyn vos Savant has encountered in recent years, such as the now classic "Monty Hall Dilemma," the improbability of winning the lottery, and much more. Part Two shows how statistics have quietly become a tool of persuasion instead of education. In addition to exploring puzzles and paradoxes, this sections explains the underlying reasoning to help you answer questions such as which surgery should you choose? What are your odds of having breast cancer? Do drug-testing and AIDS-testing give you yes/no answers? In Part Three, vos Savant illustrates how our votes are affected, with examples of selective logic, specious reasoning, and outright sophistry collected from the campaigns of the '80s and '90s...techniques that politicians and corporations still use to manipulate voters today.

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Discover the power of logical thinking with our book, "The Power of Logical Thinking: Easy Lessons in the Art of Reasoning...and Hard Facts About Its Absence in Our Lives." In today's society, critical thinking skills are more important than ever. Unfortunately, many people rely on intuition and incomplete statistics to form their opinions. This lack of proper reasoning has led to a society where logical decisions are rare and numbers are used against us. With our book, you'll learn how to reason better, recognize when numbers are being manipulated, and understand how your vote is influenced.

In Part One of the book, you'll dive into thought-provoking problems that challenge common intuition. Our classic "Monty Hall Dilemma" is just one example of the many intriguing scenarios that will expand your logical thinking abilities. In Part Two, we expose the way statistics are often used as a tool of persuasion rather than a means of education. You'll explore puzzles, paradoxes, and learn the underlying reasoning behind important questions. From choosing the right surgery to understanding your odds of developing certain diseases, you'll gain the knowledge needed to make informed decisions.

The importance of logical thinking in politics cannot be understated. In Part Three, we highlight the techniques politicians and corporations use to manipulate voters and shape public opinion. By learning to recognize selective logic, specious reasoning, and outright sophistry, you'll become a more informed citizen and be less easily influenced by popular campaigns. Don't be a passive observer of the political landscape; become a critical thinker who can see through the misleading tactics.

Don't miss out on the opportunity to enhance your logical thinking skills and take control of your decision-making. Get your copy of "The Power of Logical Thinking" today and start reasoning with confidence. Click here to make your purchase now!

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