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The Doomsday Syllogism
​Peter McLoughlin  

​Every great nation eventually faces the war it fears most and seeks to avoid. That’s as true today as any other time in history. We stand on the abyss of another world war. Can our fate be changed – or is humanity doomed?

In "The Doomsday Syllogism," Peter McLoughlin presents a compelling examination of history's inescapable patterns and the illusion of power. Building on his previous work, "The Pattern of History," McLoughlin argues that every great civilization ultimately faces the war it strives to avoid, and today, that dreaded conflict is nuclear holocaust. Through a blend of historical analysis and philosophical insight, this book challenges readers to rethink the fundamental drivers of conflict and the nature of power itself. By accepting the inevitability of our fate, McLoughlin offers a paradoxical path to potentially avert it, urging us to embrace powerlessness as the true means to find unity and peace. "The Doomsday Syllogism" is an essential read for those seeking to understand the deeper forces shaping our world and the potential future that awaits humanity.


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Book 2, published in February 2024 [Amazon | Angus & Robertson | Apple | Barnes & Noble /Nook | Everand | Libby / Overdrive | Payhip | Perlego | Proquest | Rakuten Kobo | Smashwords ]

The Doomsday Syllogism

History comes down to a simple syllogism: every empire/great civilization eventually gets the war it seeks to avoid; today, everyone wants to avoid WW III; therefore, nuclear holocaust is the fate that awaits humanity. Only by accepting that fate, is there any chance of averting it. There’s the paradox.
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Book 1, published in March 2022 
​Available from: Amazon | Apple Audio | Apple | Barnes & Noble /Nook | Everand | Gardners | Google Play | Libby / Overdrive | Odilo | Payhip | Perlego  | Rakuten Kobo | Smashwords 

​The Pattern of History and Fate of Humanity

In "The Pattern of History," Peter McLoughlin delves deep into the relentless cycles of power and conflict that shape our world. As humanity teeters on the brink of another global crisis, McLoughlin offers a profound exploration of historical patterns that predict the inevitable struggles of nations. From the collapse of empires to the looming threat of nuclear war, this thought-provoking book examines how the quest for power drives humanity towards its most feared outcomes. With incisive analysis and a compelling narrative, McLoughlin challenges readers to reconsider their understanding of history and the fate that awaits us all. This is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the forces that shape our past, present, and future.​

Publication details

Book 1
ISBN: 9798442503739 (print), 92 pages, $10.99
ISBN: 9781005650971 (ebook) $9.99
https://doi.org/10.47908/24
Also available as an audiobook $7.99
Purchase bundle ($15.00): 
https://payhip.com/b/8XkOg​
​Book 2​
ISBN: ​9798878397209 (print), 25 pages, $5.99
ISBN: 9798224669554 (ebook) $4.99
https://doi.org/10.47908/31​

Further reading

A brief memoir
Miscellaneous writings​
Patterns and power: An essay
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Peter McLoughlin's webpage