JOURNAL ARTICLE
Book review.
Published In: Significance, 2024, v. 21, n. 4. P. 45 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Frantsuzova, Anastasia 3 of 3
Abstract
"Twisted Logic: Puzzles, Paradoxes, and Big Questions" by Leighton Vaughan Williams is a book that explores various examples where understanding probability can help avoid logical misconceptions and demystify paradoxes. The book is divided into seven chapters covering topics such as evidence, paradox, choice, chance, reason, truth, and strategy. It provides intriguing and wide-ranging examples, from Shakespearean tragedies to the role of probability in courts of law and game theory. While the focus is more on deconstructing logical fallacies rather than mathematical notation, the author does include Bayesian statistics. The book is accessible to a broad range of readers and can be used for in-depth mathematical self-study or as case studies for students. However, the structure of the book may not suit those who prefer a continuous narrative or require a deeper understanding of probability definitions. [Extracted from the article]
Additional Information
- Source:Significance. 2024/09, Vol. 21, Issue 4, p45
- Document Type:Article
- Subject Area:Computer Science
- Publication Date:2024
- ISSN:1740-9705
- DOI:10.1093/jrssig/qmae064
- Accession Number:179111041
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