Quotes About Logic

In studying logic or the theory of knowledge . . . we explicitly recognize that most of our so-called knowledge does not reflect the true order of causes in the Universe, but is only a logically confused association of ideas, reflecting our individual reaction to our limited environment.

If the sole source of one's knowledge or assurance of the truth of the Lord's work comes from reason, or logic, or persuasive argument,...it is not a testimony of the gospel

It's not that math can solve the world's problems. It's just that the world's problems would be easier to solve if everyone just knew a little bit more math.

The branch of logic is the husband of all sciences. It is indispensable to rationalize them but alone is arid and does not generate the child that is knowledge.

In sum, then, our discussion is informed by the conviction that a body of practices widely regarded by outsiders as well organised, logical, and coherent, in fact consists of a disordered array of observations with which scientists struggle to produce order.

Ashley tugged on his sleeve. "You're scaring me Walter." "Sorry I guess talking about ghosts is-" "It's not that," she interrupted shaking her head. "You're using logic. That's scaring me." Walters eyebrows knitted. "So much for terms of endearment

Life is beyond the formal logic. For this reason it's not surprising that women who intuitively perceive the world seem illogical to us.

Shooting people to keep them from dying had logical flaws obvious to everyone.

Every time reason stands against the human, the human will stand against the reason

tan pronto como la razón esté en contra de un hombre, un hombre estará en contra de la razón. [...]" (Hobbes).

Finding bad reasons for what one believes for other bad reasons -- that's philosophy.

I know that the sun exists because I can see it; I believe that the earth goes around it because logical calculation concludes that, and it is not contradicted by what I can see. I know that unicorns exist because such a creature is possible in nature and reliable people have seen one, even though I have not myself

What was it with men, that they found elementary logic so difficult?

Everyone believed that to be caught out in a shameful moment when neck muscles relax and the head snaps forward might damage career prospects. But believing was not quite enough. Heavy eyelids in the late afternoon had their own logic, their own peculiar weight.

But even I know that love doesn't steer by logic, nor is power distributed evenly. Lovers arrive at their first kisses with scars as well as longings. They're not always looking for advantage. Some need shelter, others press only for the hyperreality of ecstasy, for which they'll tell outrageous lies or make irrational sacrifice. But they rarely ask themselves what they need or want.

When it comes to being reasonable, they rather go over the top.

part of a daydream's enticement was the illusion that she was helpless before its logic

Rationalism is a blind faith.

There is a compassion in rational thought that is sometimes missing in religious conviction.

Humans tend to segregate the world: enemies on one side, friends on the other. Friends are the people we know. Enemies are the Other. You can do just about anything to the Other. It doesn't matter if this Other is actually guilty of any crimes, because it is a matter of emotion, not logic. You see angry people aren't interested in justice, they just want an excuse to vent their rage.

Logic said that at some point he must've been a baby and then a child, but looking at him one was almost convinced that some deity had touched the ground with its scepter and proclaimed, "There shall be a badass," and Jim had sprung into existence, fully formed, complete with clothes, and ready for

When you have the facts on your side, argue the facts. When you have the law on your side, argue the law. When you have neither, holler.

Contradictions do not exist. Whenever you think you are facing a contradiction, check your premises. You will find that one of them is wrong.

If you are truly serious abut preparing your child for the future, don't teach him to subtract teach him to deduct.