Logical Reasoning including Mathematical Reasoning: Practical Problems and Possible Solution

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.