Understanding Logic: A Beginner's Guide to Philosophy

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The discussion centers on defining logic in simple terms, particularly for those new to philosophy. Logic is characterized as the study of prescriptive laws of reasoning, distinguishing it from descriptive laws, which are more aligned with psychology. Validity in logic is emphasized, where certain logical forms reliably lead from true premises to true conclusions, while others do not. The conversation also touches on the nature of reasoning, suggesting that logic can be seen as a structured way of thinking that aligns with common sense and everyday experiences. Various perspectives are shared, including the idea that logic can be subjective and influenced by individual experiences. The relationship between logic and concepts like faith, common sense, and causality is explored, indicating that while logic aims for clarity and consistency, it is also subject to human interpretation and error. The discussion concludes with reflections on the broader implications of logic in understanding reality and decision-making.
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Hmm... I'd say Logic involves dismissal of falsity, a clear and precise clarification between truth and false - in the event of complexities arising, the logic still exists as truth or false. Here are some quotes I found when I was learning Logics and Proofs:

"Logic is a science of the necessary laws of thought, without which no employment of the understanding and the reason takes place" - Immanuel Kant, 1785

And branching off Logic,

"Hypothetical reasoning implies the subordination of the real to the realm of the possible..." - Jean Piaget, 1972

"Contrariwise" continued Tweedledee, "if it was so, it might be. if it were so, it would be. but as it isn't, it ain't. That's logic." - Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking Glass

Although the last quote isn't as definitive as the other two, I think it really gives off the meaning of logic. It doesn't define them all, but it certainly does, and to a very precisiveness, define a subsystem of the logic.
 
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