Logical Reasoning including Mathematical Reasoning: Practical Problems and Possible Solution
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Year : 2022,
Volume & Issue : BPAS-Maths & Stat 41E(1), JAN-JUN 2022
Page No. : 49-52,
Article Type : Original Aticle
Article DOI : 10.5958/2320-3226.2022.00007.8 (Received on 03.01.2022/ Revised on 08.04.2022/ Accepted on 13.05.2022 Online First Published on June 15, 2022 at https://www.bpasjournals.com/)
Categories: 41E(1), JAN-JUN 2022, BPAS-Mathmatics & Statics
Description
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Bertrand Wong*
Author’s Affiliation : Department of Science and Technology, Eurotech, Singapore.
Corresponding Author : Bertrand Wong, Department of Science and Technology, Eurotech, Singapore.,
E-Mail:-bwong8@singnet.com.sg
Abstract
Logical reasoning in any form is an important aspect of life; it is persuading or convincing others with logic through writing or speech, for example, scientists, politicians, businessmen, financiers, solicitors and many others do this. This paper points out the frequent inefficacy of logical presentations, arguments and debates per se in bringing about the correct and wonted outcomes. It describes the scenario of people frequently involved in fruitless arguments and debates, and shows why the application of logic, for example, in logical argument or debate, could not often achieve the desired outcomes, much of the time ending up with frustration, unhappiness, bad feelings and poor relationships. Scenarios from mathematics, which probably represents the most rigorous form of logical reasoning, and science are described as well. The paper also delves into the problems encountered in logical reasoning as well as some modes of reasoning. It would be difficult and might be impossible to reason with and convince someone with a closed mind-set, someone who has made up the mind not to be convinced, or even someone who is not intelligent enough to be convinced. The paper presents a resolution to this serious problem, which is important, as that would be conducive to peace and harmony.
Logical reasoning in any form is an important aspect of life; it is persuading or convincing others with logic through writing or speech, for example, scientists, politicians, businessmen, financiers, solicitors and many others do this. This paper points out the frequent inefficacy of logical presentations, arguments and debates per se in bringing about the correct and wonted outcomes. It describes the scenario of people frequently involved in fruitless arguments and debates, and shows why the application of logic, for example, in logical argument or debate, could not often achieve the desired outcomes, much of the time ending up with frustration, unhappiness, bad feelings and poor relationships. Scenarios from mathematics, which probably represents the most rigorous form of logical reasoning, and science are described as well. The paper also delves into the problems encountered in logical reasoning as well as some modes of reasoning. It would be difficult and might be impossible to reason with and convince someone with a closed mind-set, someone who has made up the mind not to be convinced, or even someone who is not intelligent enough to be convinced. The paper presents a resolution to this serious problem, which is important, as that would be conducive to peace and harmony.
How to cite this article: Wong B. (2022). Logical Reasoning including Mathematical Reasoning: Practical Problems and Possible Solution. Bull. Pure Appl. Sci. Sect. E Math. Stat. 41E(1), 49-52.
Keywords
Deduction; debate; solution; future.