Jeff Dillon Cover Art Featured on "A Logician’s Code of Conduct" | McGill-Queen’s University Press
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Jeff Dillon Cover Art Featured on "A Logician’s Code of Conduct" | McGill-Queen’s University Press

Jeff Dillon’s painting #101 "Cerro Torre" appears on the cover of Patrick Girard’s A Logician’s Code of Conduct, a new book from McGill-Queen’s University Press exploring logic, justice, and how reasoning shapes public life.

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JEFF DILLON
Waterloo, Ontario
PUBLISHED: McGill-Queen’s University Press
DATE: June 2026

Cover art for "A Logician’s Code of Conduct" by Patrick Girard

Jeff Dillon’s painting  #101 "Cerro Torre" is featured on the cover of A Logician’s Code of Conduct: How You Can Use Logic to Make the World More Just by Patrick Girard, published by McGill-Queen’s University Press.

ABOUT THE BOOK

The logic we rely on every day to help us communicate and make decisions can also reinforce injustice. Logic is often treated as a neutral arena for reasoning, but that supposed neutrality can fail to include everyone on fair terms. When certain ways of thinking are dismissed as incoherent reasoning, logic itself can become a tool of exclusion, supporting patterns of oppression, silencing voices, and erasing people.

Drawing on lessons from feminist, queer, and post-colonial theory, A Logician’s Code of Conduct challenges us to listen more carefully to those who have been pushed to the margins of social and intellectual life, not just public voices, but people in our workplaces, communities, and families. Instead of demanding that people continually defend their deeply held beliefs, logic can be a flexible and revisable framework that adapts to multiple perspectives. Patrick Girard outlines a code of conduct to make logic more just: be transparent about assumptions, negotiate standards suited to each context, and recognize others as coherent reasoners. Logic, Girard argues, can both liberate and connect us, creating spaces of inquiry that are not only neutral but also equitable.

In clear, accessible prose and free of formal symbolism, A Logician’s Code of Conduct is a bold and original contribution to logic and social philosophy. Girard demonstrates that logic is not an abstract discipline reserved for philosophers, but a practical resource we all use every day and one we can learn to apply more fairly and effectively.

REVIEWS

“Writing in a highly readable, engaging style and drawing on his considerable knowledge of logic (including non-classical logics), Patrick Girard makes a compelling case for logical rehabilitation. His understanding of logic as a discipline that clarifies structures and patterns of thought and reasoning underscores his argument for developing deeper engagements with the coherence of people’s views, particularly when those views reflect differing social experiences and cultural backgrounds.” ~ Phyllis Rooney, Oakland University

“A Logician’s Code of Conduct is excellent, engaging, personal, and a joy to read. Girard provides a unique and sophisticated perspective that illuminates not only the potential limitations of logic but also its transformative and generative potential.” ~ Kate Phillips, University of Rochester

ABOUT THE AUTHOR PATRICK GIRARD

Dr. Patrick Girard is an Associate Professor at the University of Auckland and holds a Ph.D. from Stanford University. Specialising in philosophical logic and non-classical meta-theory, he brings a unique perspective to traditional logical frameworks, with a deep commitment to exploring and challenging the boundaries of logic. Dr. Girard's work is not confined to academia. He is the co-creator of a popular MOOC on Logical and Critical Thinking, which has reached nearly 200,000 learners worldwide, helping to demystify complex concepts and enhance critical thinking skills. His book Logic in the Wild further exemplifies his passion for making logic accessible and relevant beyond academic circles, promising a stimulating inquiry into how logic manifests in real-world applications. In addition to his teaching and research, Dr. Girard has made notable contributions to the field, including his awarded work on Everything Else Being Equal: A Modal Logic for Ceteris Paribus Preferences, which was recognised with the Philosopher's Annual prize in 2009.

ABOUT THE ARTIST JEFF DILLON

Jeff Dillon is a Canadian fine artist based in Waterloo, Ontario, creating original acrylic paintings and limited edition fine art prints from his studio in Kitchener. His work is known for bold linework, movement, layered colour, and a contemporary interpretation of the Canadian landscape, with influences drawn from post-impressionism, the Group of Seven, Emily Carr, Celtic design, stained glass, and the structure and rhythm found in the natural world. Dillon has created nearly 300 original paintings, with his work collected across Canada and internationally by private collectors, businesses, and Canadian diplomatic missions around the world. In 2025, he was elected as a juried member of the Society of Canadian Artists. His artwork has also been selected for literary, publishing, and cultural projects, including cover art features such as A Logician’s Code of Conduct by Patrick Girard.

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Jeff Dillon accepted as Elected Member of the Society of Canadian Artists in May 2025, national peer-reviewed recognition

Society of Canadian Artists Elected Member (SCA)