Picture logic : An attempt to popularise the science of reasoning by the combination of humorous pictures with examples of reasoning taken from daily life

When Douglas is ordered by his father to abandon the pleasures of Oxford life and prepare for his examinations, he faces the prospect with dread. Athletics, social invitations, and a lively imagination have left him poorly prepared for serious study, while mathematics is already known to be his weak point. In desperation, he chooses logic as a substitute and travels to Devon for two months of tutoring.

There he meets the reassuring “Old Prac,” a formidable fellow pupil, and the unnerving promise of lessons beginning with “Logic to-morrow.” What follows is an approachable, comic introduction to reasoning, using entertaining illustrations and familiar situations to expose the mistakes people make when drawing conclusions. With its playful characters, lively narrative voice, and practical examples, the book turns a subject often considered dry or difficult into an amusing adventure in clear thinking.