検索キーワード： 論理学・言語学

Brought to you by Penguin. In Future Words, Dominique Chen invites readers into a life shaped by multiple languages, cultures and disciplines. Born in Tokyo, Chen grew up moving between Japan, France and the United States, speaking several languages in overlapping ways. Here his journey – from...

A brilliant examination of history and language that explains why AI, for all of its wonders, cannot truly speak. For all of history, the only creature on earth that could speak was man. Then suddenly, with the dawn of artificial intelligence, a machine could talk back. AI seems to do the very...

‘It is never too late to lean into sadness and realize that you can sit with it and others and survive’ Literature is the way we wrestle with grief, meaning and survival. In this book, Justin McDaniel, Professor and former Buddhist monk, invites us on a sixteen-week course of radical reading...

『言葉のからだ』は、言葉を抽象的な道具としてではなく、身体と歴史を背負ったものとして捉え直す対話篇である。情報が現実を覆い、世間の声が判断を代行し、生成ＡＩがもっともらしい言葉を生み出す時代に、なお「現実に触れる言葉」を探すための一冊。

This book argues that the most important moments in rational inquiry begin not with success, but with failure. When proof breaks down, when a framework falls silent before truths that appear stable and well-defined, something essential is revealed—not about the truth itself, but about the limits of the system meant to capture it. Moving between logic, mathematics, and physics, the book shows how undecidability and non-provability function not as walls, but as signals, guiding inquiry toward more adequate forms of explanation.

Master critical thinking and defeat information overload to make confident, stress-free decisions in a noisy world. Whether you are navigating workplace conflicts, scrolling through confusing online debates, or facing tough life choices, mental clutter drains your energy. This calming, practical...

Master the art of logic and elevate your critical thinking by tracing the fascinating history of human reasoning. Whether you are navigating complex modern debates or satisfying a deep intellectual curiosity during your daily commute, this thought-provoking journey reveals how ancient disputes...

Master critical thinking and historical philosophy to shield your mind against seductive nonsense and manipulation. When navigating a daily landscape of polarized debates and digital misinformation, you need an empowering intellectual toolkit. This accessible journey reveals how civilization...

The human being is the only creature that does not merely live in the world but reads it. We wake into a flood of signs — words, faces, memories, headlines, silences — and we cannot help turning each one into meaning. This is not a hobby of scholars. It is the condition of being human, and it reaches from the way the brain assembles a sunrise to the way a civilization argues about its past.

Overcome mental fog and master critical thinking through guided, real-time argument analysis. Whether you are maximizing your morning commute or studying for high-stakes exams, this calm, systematic brain training cuts through the noise of abstract theory. You will actively practice spotting...

Master critical thinking and win any debate by instantly spotting the manipulative arguments that hijack conversations. Whether you are navigating tense workplace meetings, surviving heated family dinners, or feeling overwhelmed by toxic social media feeds, this empowering guide provides the...

Master mathematical logic and upgrade critical reasoning with this calm, accessible guide built for audio learners. Whether you are optimizing a morning commute or seeking deep intellectual focus, this reassuring narrative translates complex academic foundations into clear, spoken examples. Stop...

私たちは何を言語化することができ、あるいは言語化することができないのか――。 ２０世紀哲学の金字塔『論理哲学論考』をウィトゲンシュタイン研究の第一人者が解説。

Break free from emotional reactions and cognitive biases with practical mental habits that sharpen your everyday logic. Whether you are navigating a stressful morning commute, facing a tough career choice at work, or feeling overwhelmed by endless news feeds, a clear mind is your strongest...

Ludwig Wittgenstein published a single slim book in his lifetime, announced that it had solved every problem in philosophy, and went off to teach schoolchildren in the Austrian countryside. Then he came back and spent the rest of his life dismantling it. This book follows that astonishing turn, and the one provocation that runs through all of it: that the limits of our language are the limits of our world. It is a beautiful claim. It is also, this book argues, not quite true.

Overcome decision fatigue and daily overwhelm with actionable mental models rooted in practical philosophy. When you are constantly bombarded by digital noise and high-pressure choices, finding a moment of grounded focus can feel impossible. This empowering audio experience translates the...

Break free from borrowed opinions and master decision-making using proven mental models from science and engineering. When you feel overwhelmed by the endless noise of quick fixes, adopting an intellectually rigorous mindset helps you rapidly strip away false assumptions. This empowering...

Master first principles and systems thinking to decode reality and navigate everyday uncertainty with absolute clarity. Instead of memorizing isolated facts or drowning in the daily news cycle, upgrade your cognitive toolkit during your next commute or focused learning session. Transform...

Master the psychology of persuasion and transform heated conflicts into calm, logical communication. Whether navigating tense workplace negotiations or delicate intimate relationships, you can replace anxiety with strategic confidence. Harness the power of rhetoric to make your voice heard and...

Master critical thinking and conquer decision fatigue by breaking complex life problems down to their absolute truth. When you feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice or stuck at a major career crossroads, relying on sheer intuition often leads to frustration. Instead, you can cultivate a calm...