12  Logic

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12.1 Argumentation

📖 The study of reasoning and arguments, including their structure, validity, and soundness.

“If you wish to persuade me, you must think my thoughts, feel my feelings, and speak my words.”

— Sigmund Freud, Ibid (1913)

Understanding another person’s perspective is key to effective persuasion.

“Logic is the art of thinking before you speak.”

— Voltaire, A Philosophical Dictionary (1764)

It is important to think carefully before expressing an opinion or making a decision.

“A syllogism is a form of logical argument that consists of two or more propositions that are claimed to logically support a conclusion.”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (350 BCE)

A syllogism is a logical argument with two premises and a conclusion.

“A deductive argument is a logical argument in which the conclusion is necessarily true if the premises are true.”

— Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, New Essays on Human Understanding (1704)

In a deductive argument, the truth of the premises guarantees the truth of the conclusion.

“An inductive argument is a logical argument in which the conclusion is supported by evidence, but the evidence does not necessarily guarantee the truth of the conclusion.”

— David Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature (1739)

Inductive arguments rely on evidence to support a conclusion, but the conclusion is not necessarily guaranteed to be true.

“A fallacy is an argument that appears to be valid but is actually invalid.”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (350 BCE)

A fallacy is an argument that seems valid but is actually flawed.

“The greatest weapon against bad arguments is a good argument.”

— Plato, The Republic (380 BCE)

The best way to counter a bad argument is with a good one.

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”

— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics (350 BCE)

A sign of intelligence is being able to consider different viewpoints without necessarily agreeing with them.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

A life without self-reflection and critical thinking is not worth living.

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

True wisdom lies in recognizing the limits of one’s own knowledge.

“Philosophy is a journey, not a destination.”

— Plato, The Republic (380 BCE)

Philosophy is a continuous pursuit of knowledge and understanding, rather than a static state of having all the answers.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

A life without self-reflection and critical thinking is not worth living.

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

True wisdom lies in recognizing the limits of one’s own knowledge.

“Philosophy is a journey, not a destination.”

— Plato, The Republic (380 BCE)

Philosophy is a continuous pursuit of knowledge and understanding, rather than a static state of having all the answers.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

A life without self-reflection and critical thinking is not worth living.

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

True wisdom lies in recognizing the limits of one’s own knowledge.

“Philosophy is a journey, not a destination.”

— Plato, The Republic (380 BCE)

Philosophy is a continuous pursuit of knowledge and understanding, rather than a static state of having all the answers.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

A life without self-reflection and critical thinking is not worth living.

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

True wisdom lies in recognizing the limits of one’s own knowledge.

12.2 Deductive Logic

📖 A type of logical reasoning in which the conclusion necessarily follows from the premises.

“Logic is not about being right, it’s about being clear.”

— David Crystal, Think on Your Feet (1995)

The goal of logic is not to prove oneself correct, but to communicate ideas clearly.

“The essence of logic is simplicity.”

— Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921)

Logical reasoning is ultimately about breaking down complex ideas into their simplest components.

“A deductive argument is valid if and only if it is impossible for the premises to be true and the conclusion false.”

— Alfred Tarski, Introduction to Logic (1946)

In a valid deductive argument, the conclusion must be true if the premises are true.

“Logic is the art of reasoning correctly.”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (350 BCE)

Logic provides a framework for thinking and reasoning in a structured and coherent manner.

“Deductive reasoning is a powerful tool for gaining knowledge about the world.”

— Bertrand Russell, The Problems of Philosophy (1912)

Deductive logic allows us to make inferences about the world based on evidence and assumptions.

“Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.”

— Plato, Meno (380 BCE)

Logical reasoning is a necessary foundation for understanding the world, but it is not sufficient for true wisdom.

“The only way to avoid being deceived by logic is to study it.”

— William James, The Will to Believe (1897)

To avoid being misled by faulty reasoning, it is essential to have a deep understanding of logical principles.

“Logic is the hygiene of the mind.”

— Bertrand Russell, The Conquest of Happiness (1930)

Logical thinking helps to clear the mind of confusion and enables clear and rational thought.

“The essence of philosophy is to learn how to die.”

— Plato, Phaedo (360 BCE)

Philosophy prepares us for death by teaching us how to live a meaningful and fulfilling life.

“Logic is like a knife. It can be used to dissect an argument, but it can also be used to stab someone in the back.”

— Edward de Bono, Lateral Thinking (1967)

Logical reasoning can be used for both constructive and destructive purposes.

“Logic is a way of thinking that is clear, consistent, and rational.”

— George Boole, The Laws of Thought (1854)

Logical thinking involves organizing and analyzing information in a way that is both precise and coherent.

“Logic is not a subject, it’s a tool.”

— Richard Feynman, Surely You’re Joking, Mr. Feynman! (1985)

Logic is a practical tool that can be applied to various fields of study and problem-solving.

“Logic is the art of separating the true from the false.”

— Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (161)

The primary goal of logical reasoning is to distinguish between what is true and what is false.

“The only thing that is constant is change.”

— Heraclitus, Fragments (500 BCE)

The world is in a state of perpetual flux, and nothing remains the same.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

A life without critical self-reflection and examination is devoid of meaning and purpose.

“To be is to be perceived.”

— George Berkeley, A Treatise Concerning the Principles of Human Knowledge (1710)

The existence of an object is dependent on its being perceived by a conscious mind.

“The world is my representation.”

— Arthur Schopenhauer, The World as Will and Representation (1818)

The world that we perceive is a product of our own subjective consciousness.

“I think, therefore I am.”

— René Descartes, Discourse on the Method (1637)

The act of conscious thought provides indisputable evidence of one’s own existence.

“All our knowledge has its origins in our perceptions.”

— Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason (1781)

Knowledge is derived from sensory experiences and the way we organize and interpret them.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

A life without critical self-reflection and examination is devoid of meaning and purpose.

12.3 Fallacies

📖 A type of logical error in reasoning, typically involving a mistaken belief or assumption.

“All that glitters is not gold.”

— William Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice (1596)

Do not judge things at face value, as appearances can be deceiving.

“A half-truth is a whole lie.”

— Yiddish proverb, Yiddish Proverb (1900)

A partial truth can be as misleading as an outright lie.

“The greatest enemy of knowledge is not ignorance, it is the illusion of knowledge.”

— Daniel J. Boorstin, The Image: A Guide to Pseudo-Events in America (1961)

Believing oneself to be knowledgeable when one is not can hinder the pursuit of genuine knowledge.

“I think, therefore I am.”

— René Descartes, Discourse on the Method (1637)

The ability to think is evidence of one’s own existence.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

A life without self-reflection and critical examination is not truly fulfilling.

“Two wrongs don’t make a right.”

— English proverb, English Proverb (1600)

Committing a second wrong in response to an initial wrong does not justify or rectify the situation.

“Begging the question”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (350 BCE)

Assuming the truth of a statement that is still under debate.

“Affirming the consequent”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

Assuming that the truth of the consequent statement implies the truth of the antecedent statement.

“Denying the antecedent”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

Assuming that the falsity of the antecedent statement implies the falsity of the consequent statement.

“Slippery slope”

— David Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature (1739)

Assuming that a series of small, individually insignificant steps will inevitably lead to a larger, undesirable outcome.

“Straw man”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

Misrepresenting an opponent’s argument to make it easier to attack.

“Ad hominem”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

Attacking the person making an argument rather than the argument itself.

“Tu quoque”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

Responding to an accusation by pointing out that the accuser is also guilty of the same thing.

“Circular reasoning”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

Using the conclusion of an argument as evidence to support the argument itself.

“Begging the question”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

Assuming the truth of the conclusion of an argument in order to prove the conclusion.

“False dilemma”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

Presenting only two options when there are actually more.

“Loaded question”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

A question that assumes a certain answer and is therefore biased.

“Appeal to emotion”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

Using emotions to convince someone of an argument rather than using logic and evidence.

“Appeal to authority”

— Unknown, Unknown (Unknown)

Using the opinion of an authority figure to support an argument without providing any evidence to back up the opinion.

12.4 Induction

📖 A type of logical reasoning that uses evidence and observations to make generalizations.

“Nothing can become true or false by virtue of being believed or disbelieved.”

— David Hume, An Enquiry Concerning Human Understanding (1748)

Our beliefs do not determine the truth or falsity of a proposition.

“The discovery of a single counter-example can disprove a universal generalization, but no number of experiments can prove it to be true.”

— Karl Popper, The Logic of Scientific Discovery (1959)

Inductive reasoning can only provide support for a hypothesis, not prove it to be true.

“Induction is the process of reasoning from singular to the general. This is done by the mind, which abstracts and analyzes phenomena, and then establishes a relationship between them.”

— Aristotle, Posterior Analytics (BCE 350)

Induction is the mental process of deriving general principles from specific observations.

“The problem of induction is how we can justify our belief in the uniformity of nature, which is the basis of all inductive reasoning.”

— Bertrand Russell, The Problems of Philosophy (1912)

The problem of induction is the question of how we can know that the future will resemble the past.

“There is no scientific method. There are scientific methods.”

— Thomas Kuhn, The Structure of Scientific Revolutions (1962)

There is no one-size-fits-all approach to scientific research.

“All generalizations are dangerous, even this one.”

— Alexander Pope, An Essay on Criticism (1711)

We should be careful about making generalizations, as they can often be misleading.

“A generalization is a hypothesis that has been confirmed by observation.”

— William Whewell, Novum Organum Renovatum (1858)

Generalizations are statements that are supported by evidence.

“An experiment is a question which science puts to nature.”

— Claude Bernard, Introduction to the Study of Experimental Medicine (1865)

Experiments are a way of testing hypotheses and gaining knowledge about the world.

“The aim of science is to formulate and test explanatory hypotheses.”

— Karl Popper, The Logic of Scientific Discovery (1959)

The goal of science is to develop and test theories that explain the world around us.

“Science is not a collection of laws; it is a method.”

— Richard Feynman, The Character of Physical Law (1965)

Science is a process of inquiry, not a body of knowledge.

“The only source of knowledge is experience.”

— John Locke, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690)

We can only learn about the world through our senses.

“The beginning of wisdom is the definition of terms.”

— Socrates, Phaedrus (BCE 370)

We need to understand the meaning of words before we can use them to learn about the world.

“Logic is the science of correct reasoning.”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (BCE 350)

Logic provides us with the tools we need to think clearly and reason correctly.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (BCE 399)

We need to think critically about our lives and the world around us in order to live a meaningful life.

“Philosophy is the highest music.”

— Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883)

Philosophy is a beautiful and profound way of thinking about the world.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (BCE 399)

We need to think critically about our lives and the world around us in order to live a meaningful life.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (BCE 399)

We need to think critically about our lives and the world around us in order to live a meaningful life.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (BCE 399)

We need to think critically about our lives and the world around us in order to live a meaningful life.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (BCE 399)

We need to think critically about our lives and the world around us in order to live a meaningful life.

12.5 Language and Logic

📖 The relationship between language and logic, including the study of how language can be used to express logical ideas.

“Logic is the art of thinking. Logic is the science of正确的reasoning.”

— William of Ockham, Summa Logicae (1323)

Logic is a way of thinking and reasoning that allows us to reach to accurate conclusions.

“Logic is more than the rules of argumentation. Logic is the method of thinking about the deepest and most general problems of reality.”

— Alfred North Whitehead, Process and Reality (1929)

Logic is a way of thinking about the deepest and most general problems of reality.

“Logic is the science of the laws of thought, as distinguished from the science of the laws of things.”

— John Stuart Mill, A System of Logic (1843)

Logic is the study of the laws of thought, while science is the study of the laws of things.

“The task of logic is not to discover the truth, but to discover the conditions under which inferences are valid.”

— Bertrand Russell, Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy (1919)

Logic is not about discovering the truth, but about discovering the conditions under which inferences are valid.

“Logic is not a body of doctrine but a method. It is a way of thinking. It is a technique of reasoning.”

— W.V. Quine, Methods of Logic (1950)

Logic is not a set of rules but a way of thinking and reasoning.

“The aim of logic is to enable us to infer conclusions from premises.”

— Gottlob Frege, The Foundations of Arithmetic (1884)

The goal of logic is to allow us to draw conclusions from premises.

“The logic of a proposition is the form of the proposition, not its content.”

— Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921)

The logic of a proposition is its form, not its content.

“The world is all that is the case.”

— Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921)

The world is everything that exists.

“The limits of my language mean the limits of my world.”

— Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921)

We can only understand the world through the language we use.

“What we cannot speak about we must pass over in silence.”

— Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921)

There are some things that we cannot talk about.

“The only way to escape from logic is to be illogical.”

— Oscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray (1891)

The only way to escape logic is to be illogical.

“Logic is like a razor blade. It is a tool that can be used for good or for evil.”

— Abraham Lincoln, Speech to the Union League Convention (1864)

Logic is a tool that can be used for good or for evil.

“Logic is language that is used precisely.”

— George Boole, An Investigation of the Laws of Thought (1854)

Logic is language that is used precisely.

“Logic is the science of reasoning.”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (350 BCE)

Logic is the study of reasoning.

“The beginning of wisdom is the definition of names.”

— Aristotle, Metaphysics (350 BCE)

Defining terms is the first step to understanding them.

“It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it.”

— Aristotle, Nicomachean Ethics (350 BCE)

An educated person can consider different ideas without necessarily agreeing with them.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

A life that is not examined is not worth living.

“I know that I am intelligent because I know that I know nothing.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

The more you know, the more you realize how much you don’t know.

“There is only one good, knowledge, and one evil, ignorance.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

Knowledge is good, and ignorance is evil.

“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

The only true wisdom is in realizing how little you know.

12.6 Mathematical Logic

📖 The application of logic to mathematics, including the study of the foundations of mathematics and the development of new mathematical theories.

“Logic is the anatomy of thought.”

— John Stuart Mill, A System of Logic, Ratiocinative and Inductive, Being a Connected View of the Principles of Evidence and the Methods of Scientific Investigation (1843)

Logic is the structured framework of how our thoughts are organized and processed.

“Mathematics is the logic of shape, order, and quantity.”

— Bertrand Russell, Introduction to Mathematical Philosophy (1919)

Mathematics is the embodiment of logical principles applied to shapes, sequences, and quantities.

“Mathematical logic is the key to the understanding of the universe.”

— Hermann Weyl, The Philosophy of Mathematics and Natural Science (1949)

Mathematical logic provides the conceptual framework for comprehending the underlying structure of the universe.

“Logic is the art of reasoning correctly.”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (BCE 350)

Logic is the systematic method of deriving valid conclusions from given premises.

“A mathematician is a logician who uses numbers instead of words.”

— A.N. Whitehead, Principia Mathematica (1910)

Mathematicians employ numbers as symbols to express logical relationships and concepts.

“The essence of mathematics is not to make simple things complicated, but to make complicated things simple.”

— S. Gudder, Mathematical Logic (1972)

The power of mathematics lies in its ability to simplify complex ideas and concepts.

“Mathematics is the language of the universe.”

— Galileo Galilei, The Starry Messenger (1610)

Mathematics provides the language to describe and understand the patterns and relationships in the universe.

“Logic is not only the art of reasoning, but also the art of avoiding error.”

— Gottlob Frege, The Foundations of Arithmetic (1884)

Logic equips us with the tools to identify and avoid fallacies and misconceptions in our reasoning.

“Logic is like a knife, it can be used to cut through the Gordian knot of a difficult problem.”

— Bertrand Russell, My Philosophical Development (1959)

Logic provides a sharp tool to dissect and resolve intricate problems.

“Mathematics is the science of quantity.”

— Euclid, Elements (BCE 300)

Mathematics is the study of quantity, its properties, and relationships.

“Logic is the only organon of truth.”

— Georg Hegel, Science of Logic (1812)

Logic is the indispensable tool for attaining truth and reliable knowledge.

“Mathematics is the queen of the sciences.”

— Carl Friedrich Gauss, General Investigations of Curved Surfaces (1827)

Mathematics holds a preeminent position among all scientific disciplines.

“The true value of a mathematical theorem is to be measured by the number of its corollaries.”

— Paul Erdős, On Some of My Favourite Theorems (1983)

The significance of a mathematical theorem lies in its ability to generate new insights and discoveries.

“Mathematics is the only exact science.”

— René Descartes, Principles of Philosophy (1644)

Mathematics stands out as the sole discipline capable of delivering precise and definitive answers.

“A mathematician is a blind man in a dark room looking for a black cat that isn’t there.”

— Charles Darwin, The Descent of Man (1871)

Mathematics often involves探索ing the unknown and seeking patterns in seemingly obscure places.

“Logic is the compass of the mind.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson, The Conduct of Life (1860)

Logic serves as the guiding principle for rational thought and decision-making.

“There is nothing more powerful than an idea whose time has come.”

— Victor Hugo, Les Misérables (1862)

When the conditions are right, a compelling idea can transform the world.

“Logic is the music of the mind.”

— Oliver Wendell Holmes, The Autocrat of the Breakfast-Table (1858)

Logic brings order and harmony to the thoughts and ideas in our minds.

“The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics.”

— Paul Halmos, I Want to Be a Mathematician (1985)

True understanding of mathematics comes from actively engaging with mathematical concepts and problems.

“A mathematician is a person who can tell you how many cows there are in a meadow without counting them.”

— Johann von Neumann, The Computer and the Brain (1958)

Mathematicians possess the ability to solve complex problems using abstract reasoning.

12.8 Philosophy of Logic

📖 The study of the nature, principles, and applications of logic, including its relationship to other fields of philosophy.

“Logic is the art of thinking.”

— Aristotle, Rhetoric (350 BCE)

Logic is the process of reasoning correctly.

“Logic is the grammar of thought.”

— Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921)

Logic is the system of rules that govern correct reasoning.

“Logic is the compass of the mind.”

— Gotthold Ephraim Lessing, Nathan the Wise (1779)

Logic helps us to think clearly and avoid errors in reasoning.

“Logic is the science of the laws of thought.”

— John Stuart Mill, A System of Logic (1843)

Logic studies the principles of valid reasoning.

“Logic is the art of good reasoning.”

— Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason (1781)

Logic teaches us how to reason correctly.

“Logic is the language of reason.”

— Bertrand Russell, The Problems of Philosophy (1912)

Logic is the way we express our thoughts and arguments in a clear and precise way.

“Logic is the foundation of all science.”

— Francis Bacon, Novum Organum (1620)

Logic is essential for understanding the world around us.

“Logic is the key to understanding the universe.”

— Albert Einstein, The World As I See It (1934)

Logic is the tool we use to make sense of the world.

“Logic is the art of thinking clearly.”

— William James, The Principles of Psychology (1890)

Logic helps us to avoid confusion and error in our thinking.

“Logic is the discipline of thought.”

— John Dewey, How We Think (1910)

Logic teaches us how to think carefully and rationally.

“Logic is the science of correct reasoning.”

— Charles Sanders Peirce, Principles of Logic (1878)

Logic studies the principles of valid inference.

“Logic is the art of making good decisions.”

— Daniel Kahneman, Thinking, Fast and Slow (2011)

Logic helps us to make choices that are based on evidence and reason.

“Logic is the foundation of ethics.”

— Immanuel Kant, Groundwork of the Metaphysic of Morals (1785)

Logic is essential for understanding the principles of right and wrong.

“Logic is the art of persuasion.”

— Aristotle, Rhetoric (350 BCE)

Logic can be used to convince others of our point of view.

“Logic is the key to success.”

— Napoleon Bonaparte, Maxims and Reflections (1827)

Logic helps us to achieve our goals by making wise choices.

“Logic is the foundation of civilization.”

— Confucius, The Analects (500 BCE)

Logic is essential for creating a just and harmonious society.

“Logic is the art of living.”

— Marcus Aurelius, Meditations (161 CE)

Logic can help us to live a more fulfilling and meaningful life.

“Logic is the key to happiness.”

— Epictetus, Discourses (100 CE)

Logic can help us to overcome obstacles and achieve our goals.

“Logic is the art of dying.”

— Socrates, Phaedo (399 BCE)

Logic can help us to face death with courage and dignity.

12.9 Predicate Logic

📖 A type of logical formalism used to represent and reason about objects, properties, and relationships.

“Logic is the anatomy of thought.”

— John Locke, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding (1690)

Logic is the structured framework for understanding how thoughts and ideas are organized.

“The essence of logic is not to persuade but to explain.”

— Bertrand Russell, The Problems of Philosophy (1912)

Logic aims to make sense of the world, not convince others of a particular viewpoint.

“Logic is the art of reasoning correctly.”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (350 BCE)

Logic provides the tools and principles for forming sound and valid arguments.

“Predicate logic is the language of thought.”

— Gottlob Frege, The Foundations of Arithmetic (1884)

Predicate logic offers a formal system for representing and analyzing statements about objects and their properties.

“Logic is not a matter of technicalities. It is a reflection of the way the world is.”

— Hilary Putnam, Reason, Truth, and History (1981)

Logical principles are rooted in the fundamental structure of reality.

“Predicate logic is the most powerful language for reasoning about the world.”

— Jon Barwise, Handbook of Mathematical Logic (1977)

Predicate logic provides a comprehensive framework for capturing and analyzing complex relationships between objects and properties.

“Logic is the gatekeeper of truth.”

— Epictetus, Discourses (100 CE)

Logic helps us distinguish between true and false statements, enabling us to reach sound conclusions.

“Logic is the discipline of thinking correctly.”

— Descartes, Discourse on Method (1637)

Logic provides a systematic approach to organizing and evaluating thoughts, ensuring their coherence and validity.

“Predicate logic is the key to understanding the structure of the universe.”

— Alfred North Whitehead, Process and Reality (1929)

Predicate logic allows us to uncover the underlying patterns and principles that govern the world’s workings.

“Logic is the foundation of all sciences.”

— Francis Bacon, Novum Organum (1620)

Logic provides the essential tools for rigorous and systematic inquiry across all fields of knowledge.

“Predicate logic is a universal language of reasoning.”

— Rudolf Carnap, Logical Syntax of Language (1934)

Predicate logic transcends linguistic and cultural barriers, enabling clear and precise communication of logical ideas.

“Logic is the art of thinking clearly.”

— William James, The Principles of Psychology (1890)

Logic helps us organize and structure our thoughts, leading to greater clarity and understanding.

“Predicate logic is the key to understanding artificial intelligence.”

— Marvin Minsky, Semantic Information Processing (1968)

Predicate logic provides a formal framework for representing and reasoning about the knowledge and actions of intelligent agents.

“Logic is the hygiene of the mind.”

— Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921)

Logic helps us cleanse our thoughts of ambiguity and error, leading to clearer and more precise thinking.

“Predicate logic is the most powerful tool we have for understanding the world.”

— Noam Chomsky, Syntactic Structures (1957)

Predicate logic enables us to analyze and manipulate complex ideas with rigor and precision.

“Logic is not a science of things, but a science of how we think about things.”

— John Stuart Mill, A System of Logic (1843)

Logic studies the principles and structures of reasoning, rather than the specific content or subject matter of our thoughts.

“Predicate logic is a tool for organizing and analyzing information.”

— George Boole, The Mathematical Analysis of Logic (1847)

Predicate logic provides a systematic way to represent and manipulate propositions and their relationships.

“Logic is the beginning of wisdom, not the end.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

Logic is a foundational step in the pursuit of knowledge and understanding, but it is only a starting point.

“Predicate logic is a powerful tool for understanding the structure of language.”

— Richard Montague, Formal Philosophy (1974)

Predicate logic allows us to explore the relationships between words, phrases, and sentences, uncovering the underlying principles of language.

“Logic is the art of making good inferences.”

— W.V.O. Quine, Methods of Logic (1950)

Logic provides the framework for evaluating the validity of arguments and drawing sound conclusions from given premises.

12.10 Propositional Logic

📖 A type of logical formalism used to represent and reason about propositions (statements that are either true or false).

“Logic is the beginning of wisdom.”

— Aristotle, Sophistical Refutations (BCE 350)

Logic is the foundation for understanding the world.

“Logic is the art of thinking correctly.”

— Descartes, Discourse on Method (1637)

Logic provides a framework for clear and rational thought.

“Logic is the science of correct reasoning.”

— Kant, Critique of Pure Reason (1781)

Logic studies the principles of valid reasoning.

“Logic is the analysis of language.”

— Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921)

Logic is concerned with the structure and meaning of propositions.

“Logic is the study of formal systems.”

— Tarski, Introduction to Logic (1946)

Logic investigates the properties of formal languages and their interpretations.

“Logic is the study of inference.”

— Copi, Introduction to Logic (1953)

Logic examines the relationship between premises and conclusions.

“Logic is the study of truth.”

— Quine, Word and Object (1960)

Logic is concerned with the conditions under which propositions are true.

“Logic is the study of meaning.”

— Davidson, Truth and Meaning (1967)

Logic investigates the relationship between language and the world.

“Logic is the study of computation.”

— Church, An Unsolvable Problem of Elementary Number Theory (1936)

Logic provides the foundation for computer science.

“Logic is the study of information.”

— Shannon, A Mathematical Theory of Communication (1948)

Logic is essential for understanding the transmission and processing of information.

“Logic is not a body of doctrine, but a method.”

— Poincaré, Science and Hypothesis (1902)

Logic is a tool for thinking, not a set of rules.

“Logic is a tool for understanding the world.”

— Russell, Our Knowledge of the External World (1914)

Logic helps us to understand the structure of the world.

“Logic is a way of life.”

— Wittgenstein, Culture and Value (1961)

Logic can help us to live more rational and fulfilling lives.

“Logic is a beautiful and powerful tool.”

— Einstein, Letter to Kurt Gödel (1931)

Logic is a source of wonder and amazement.

“Logic is a game.”

— Wittgenstein, Philosophical Investigations (1953)

Logic can be seen as a game with its own rules and strategies.

“Logic is a puzzle.”

— Russell, My Philosophical Development (1959)

Logic challenges us to think clearly and carefully.

“Logic is a mystery.”

— Kierkegaard, The Sickness unto Death (1849)

Logic can be paradoxical and counterintuitive.

“Logic is a gift.”

— Plato, The Republic (BCE 380)

Logic is a precious tool that allows us to understand the world around us.

“Logic is a curse.”

— Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra (1883)

Logic can be limiting and constraining.

“Logic is a trap.”

— Kierkegaard, Concluding Unscientific Postscript (1846)

Logic can lead us to false conclusions.

12.11 Quantification

📖 The study of the use of quantifiers in logic, such as ‘all,’ ‘some,’ and ‘no.’

“All things are subject to interpretation whichever interpretation prevails at a given time is a function of power and not truth.”

— Friedrich Nietzsche, Twilight of the Idols (1889)

Our understanding of the world is shaped by power rather than objective truth.

“Some questions have no answers. Sometimes, the only answer is to accept that there is no answer.”

— Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist (1988)

It is okay to not have all the answers.

“No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it.”

— Albert Einstein, Relativity: The Special and General Theory (1916)

To solve a problem, we need to change our perspective.

“The best way to find out if you can trust somebody is to trust them.”

— Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms (1929)

Trust is earned by giving trust.

“There are no facts, only interpretations.”

— Friedrich Nietzsche, The Genealogy of Morals (1887)

Our understanding of the world is subjective and shaped by our own experiences and beliefs.

“All generalizations are dangerous, even this one.”

— Mark Twain, Pudd’nhead Wilson (1894)

Even the most seemingly universal truths have exceptions.

“A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds.”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson, Essays: First Series (1841)

It is better to be flexible and open-minded than to be rigidly consistent.

“The unexamined life is not worth living.”

— Socrates, Apology (399 BCE)

We should constantly reflect on our lives and values.

“Cogito, ergo sum.”

— Rene Descartes, Discourse on the Method (1637)

I think, therefore I am.

“I am what I am, and that’s all that I am.”

— Popeye the Sailor, Popeye the Sailor Man (1929)

We should be comfortable with who we are.

“The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.”

— Franklin D. Roosevelt, First Inaugural Address (1933)

Fear can paralyze us and prevent us from reaching our full potential.

“There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so.”

— William Shakespeare, Hamlet (1603)

Our thoughts and beliefs shape our experiences of the world.

“All that is solid melts into air.”

— Karl Marx, The Communist Manifesto (1848)

Everything is constantly changing.

“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”

— Saint Augustine, Confessions (397)

We learn and grow by experiencing different cultures and perspectives.

“Life is what happens when you’re busy making other plans.”

— John Lennon, Beautiful Boy (1980)

Things don’t always go according to plan.

“The greatest glory in living lies not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.”

— Nelson Mandela, Long Walk to Freedom (1994)

We learn and grow from our mistakes.

“The truth will set you free, but first it will piss you off.”

— Gloria Steinem, Outrageous Acts and Everyday Rebellions (1983)

The truth can be difficult to accept at first, but it is ultimately liberating.

“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”

— Oscar Wilde, Lady Windermere’s Fan (1892)

Even in the darkest of times, we can find hope and beauty.

“The only way to deal with an unfree world is to become so absolutely free that your very existence is an act of rebellion.”

— Albert Camus, The Rebel (1951)

The best way to fight against oppression is to live our lives freely.

“There is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you.”

— Maya Angelou, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1969)

We need to express ourselves and share our stories with the world.

12.12 Syllogism

📖 A type of logical argument that consists of two premises and a conclusion.

“All syllogisms are by nature hypothetical, but some are about contingent and some about necessary matter.”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (350 BCE)

Syllogisms can be used to make general statements about the world, but they cannot be used to prove that something is necessarily true.

“A syllogism is a form of argument in which a conclusion is drawn from two premises.”

— John Stuart Mill, A System of Logic (1843)

A syllogism is a type of logical argument that consists of two premises and a conclusion.

“The major premise of a syllogism is the general statement from which the conclusion is drawn.”

— Immanuel Kant, Critique of Pure Reason (1781)

The major premise of a syllogism is the general statement that is used to support the conclusion.

“The minor premise of a syllogism is the statement that applies the general statement to the specific case.”

— Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, New Essays on Human Understanding (1705)

The minor premise of a syllogism is the statement that applies the general statement to the specific case.

“The conclusion of a syllogism is the statement that is drawn from the two premises.”

— David Hume, A Treatise of Human Nature (1739)

The conclusion of a syllogism is the statement that is drawn from the two premises.

“The most common type of syllogism is the categorical syllogism.”

— Bertrand Russell, The Problems of Philosophy (1912)

The most common type of syllogism is the categorical syllogism, which consists of three categorical propositions.

“A categorical syllogism consists of three categorical propositions: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.”

— Alfred North Whitehead, Process and Reality (1929)

A categorical syllogism consists of three categorical propositions: a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion.

“The major premise of a categorical syllogism is a general statement about a class of things.”

— G. E. Moore, Principia Ethica (1903)

The major premise of a categorical syllogism is a general statement about a class of things.

“The minor premise of a categorical syllogism is a statement that a particular thing belongs to the class of things mentioned in the major premise.”

— Ludwig Wittgenstein, Tractatus Logico-Philosophicus (1921)

The minor premise of a categorical syllogism is a statement that a particular thing belongs to the class of things mentioned in the major premise.

“The conclusion of a categorical syllogism is a statement that follows logically from the major and minor premises.”

— Martin Heidegger, Being and Time (1927)

The conclusion of a categorical syllogism is a statement that follows logically from the major and minor premises.

“There are many different types of syllogisms, but they all share the same basic structure.”

— Jacques Derrida, Of Grammatology (1967)

There are many different types of syllogisms, but they all share the same basic structure.

“Syllogisms are a powerful tool for reasoning and argumentation.”

— Jürgen Habermas, The Theory of Communicative Action (1981)

Syllogisms are a powerful tool for reasoning and argumentation.

“Syllogisms can be used to prove or disprove a statement.”

— Richard Rorty, Philosophy and the Mirror of Nature (1979)

Syllogisms can be used to prove or disprove a statement.

“Syllogisms can be used to explain why something is true.”

— Hilary Putnam, Reason, Truth, and History (1981)

Syllogisms can be used to explain why something is true.

“Syllogisms can be used to persuade someone to believe something.”

— Charles Taylor, Sources of the Self (1989)

Syllogisms can be used to persuade someone to believe something.

“Syllogisms are an essential tool for critical thinking.”

— Martha Nussbaum, The Fragility of Goodness (1986)

Syllogisms are an essential tool for critical thinking.

“Syllogisms are a fundamental part of logic.”

— John Rawls, A Theory of Justice (1971)

Syllogisms are a fundamental part of logic.

“Syllogisms are a cornerstone of Western philosophy.”

— Michael Sandel, Justice: What’s the Right Thing to Do? (2009)

Syllogisms are a cornerstone of Western philosophy.

“Syllogisms are a testament to the power of human reason.”

— Slavoj Žižek, The Sublime Object of Ideology (1989)

Syllogisms are a testament to the power of human reason.

12.13 Validity and Soundness

📖 The study of the properties of logical arguments, such as validity (whether the conclusion follows logically from the premises) and soundness (whether the premises are true).

“A valid argument is one in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises, regardless of whether the premises are true or false”

— W.V. Quine, Methods of Logic (1950)

Validity is concerned with the logical structure of an argument, not the truth of its premises.

“A sound argument is one in which the premises are true and the conclusion follows logically from the premises.”

— J.L. Mackie, Ethics: Inventing Right and Wrong (1977)

Soundness requires both validity and true premises.

“The validity of an argument is a formal property, while the soundness of an argument is a material property.”

— Graham Priest, An Introduction to Non-Classical Logic (2008)

Validity is concerned with the form of an argument, while soundness is concerned with the truth of its premises.

“A valid argument with true premises is a sound argument.”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (350 BCE)

Soundness is a stronger condition than validity, as it requires both validity and true premises.

“A sound argument is one that is both valid and has true premises.”

— Gottlob Frege, The Foundations of Arithmetic (1884)

Frege’s definition of soundness emphasizes the importance of both validity and true premises.

“The validity of an argument is determined by its logical form, while the soundness of an argument is determined by the truth of its premises.”

— Bertrand Russell, The Principles of Mathematics (1903)

Russell’s definition of validity and soundness highlights the distinction between the logical form of an argument and the truth of its premises.

“A valid argument is one in which the premises entail the conclusion.”

— Alfred Tarski, Introduction to Logic (1946)

Tarski’s definition of validity emphasizes the idea of entailment, which is a logical relation between premises and a conclusion.

“A sound argument is one in which the premises are true and the conclusion follows logically from the premises.”

— W.V. Quine, Methods of Logic (1950)

Quine’s definition of soundness is similar to Mackie’s, emphasizing the importance of both true premises and a valid logical structure.

“The validity of an argument is a necessary condition for its soundness, but it is not a sufficient condition.”

— J.L. Mackie, Ethics: Inventing Right and Wrong (1977)

Mackie’s observation highlights the fact that validity alone is not enough to guarantee soundness, as the premises must also be true.

“A sound argument is one that is both valid and has true premises.”

— Graham Priest, An Introduction to Non-Classical Logic (2008)

Priest’s definition of soundness is concise and straightforward, emphasizing the importance of both validity and true premises.

“The validity of an argument is determined by the logical relations between the premises and the conclusion, while the soundness of an argument is determined by the truth of the premises.”

— Bertrand Russell, The Principles of Mathematics (1903)

Russell’s definition of validity and soundness highlights the distinction between the logical relations between propositions and the truth of those propositions.

“A valid argument is one in which the premises logically entail the conclusion, regardless of whether the premises are true or false.”

— Alfred Tarski, Introduction to Logic (1946)

Tarski’s definition of validity emphasizes the idea of logical entailment, which is a relation between premises and a conclusion such that the conclusion must be true if the premises are true.

“A sound argument is one in which the premises are true and the conclusion follows logically from the premises.”

— W.V. Quine, Methods of Logic (1950)

Quine’s definition of soundness is similar to Mackie’s and Priest’s, emphasizing the importance of both true premises and a valid logical structure.

“The validity of an argument is a formal property, while the soundness of an argument is a material property.”

— Graham Priest, An Introduction to Non-Classical Logic (2008)

Priest’s observation highlights the fact that validity is concerned with the logical form of an argument, while soundness is concerned with the truth of its premises.

“A valid argument with true premises is a sound argument.”

— Aristotle, Prior Analytics (350 BCE)

Aristotle’s observation highlights the fact that soundness is a stronger condition than validity, as it requires both validity and true premises.

“A sound argument is one that is both valid and has true premises.”

— Gottlob Frege, The Foundations of Arithmetic (1884)

Frege’s definition of soundness emphasizes the importance of both validity and true premises.

“The validity of an argument is determined by its logical form, while the soundness of an argument is determined by the truth of its premises.”

— Bertrand Russell, The Principles of Mathematics (1903)

Russell’s definition of validity and soundness highlights the distinction between the logical form of an argument and the truth of its premises.

“A valid argument is one in which the premises entail the conclusion.”

— Alfred Tarski, Introduction to Logic (1946)

Tarski’s definition of validity emphasizes the idea of entailment, which is a logical relation between premises and a conclusion.

“A sound argument is one in which the premises are true and the conclusion follows logically from the premises.”

— W.V. Quine, Methods of Logic (1950)

Quine’s definition of soundness is similar to Mackie’s, emphasizing the importance of both true premises and a valid logical structure.