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logic
has definitions from the fields of logic,philosophy
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[ noun ] reasoned and reasonable judgment
Examples "it made a certain kind of logic" Used in print (Gerald Green, The Heartless Light....)Some liar 's logic , a wisp of optimism as fragile as the scent of tropical blossoms that came_through the window ( a euphoria perhaps engendered by the pill Fritzie had given her ) , consoled her for a moment . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (logic,philosophy) the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
Used in print (Chicago Daily Tribune...)Since Russian was being spoken instead of Spanish , there is no violation of artistry or logic here . (Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)Finally , it gives meaning to much social endeavor , and logic , consistency , and meaning to life . Related terms philosophy modal_logic proof proposition paradox presuppose postulate inferential contradiction nonmonotonic interchangeable extensional noninterchangeable apodictic completeness non_sequitur corollary reflexivity intensional quantifier quantify postulation syncategorematic categorematic predicate axiom subject tautology consistency scopal explanandum explanans negation logic_operation logical_relation transitivity inductive analytic |
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[ noun ] the principles that guide reasoning within a given field or situation
Examples "economic logic requires it" "by the logic of war" Used in print (87th Congress, 1st Session. Congressional Record....)`` The logic of creating a strong , balanced , competitive two system railroad service in the East is so obvious that B._+_O. was publicly committed to the approach outlined here . Related terms |
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[ noun ] (logic) a system of reasoning
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