2007-02-03 03:41:03 · 8 answers · asked by David O 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Just as lies follow formulas, so do the methods of deciphering them. For instance, if subject "A" is true to subject "B" & subject "B" is true to subject "C", then "logic" tells us that subject "A" is also true to subject "C". In short, through the logical process of "deduction", we have taken a step towards the "attainment of truth".
2007-02-03 04:12:22 · answer #1 · answered by iNeviTable fuTure 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I feel that there are two main suppositions in your question that we have to take for granted, those being that first, truth exists objectively and is attainable, and second, that reason (i.e. logic) is capable of discovering this truth.
Logic has never been a method of attaining truth, since truth has always been seen as something always just out of reach to us philosophically. Truth, known as the ultimate good, is the striving for knowledge of the perfect and ultimate end of man. While we comprehend certain facets of truth in relation to our human nature as rational beings, we never fully come to know truth per se, or in other words, as it is.
Logic has been a system of disciplining the mind to think, or reason, coherently. It was devised to outline the principles of practical reasoning. In essence, logic ensures proper breakdown of argumentation - that a conclusion follows from its premise or premises. Yet we know that conclusions do not always correspond to reality, even though the argument can be coherent, such as;
All whales are mammals
Men are mammals
Therefore, men are whales.
The principles of logic are meant to ensure that statements are factual and avoid fallacies, ambiguities, etc. In this sense perhaps there is a certain attainment of truth, but not always in the sense that we attain THE truth that surrounds us transcendentally. At the same time, there is nothing to say that it won't. If logic has set you on the course to a greater understanding of truth then logic has accomplished its purpose. Most things are tools to help us on the right path, not necessarily get us there on its own. Consider logic like a hammer in building a house. It is an indispensable tool that performs a great portion of the work, but cannot do it all.
2007-02-03 05:12:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Truth is only truth if you believe it to be true. Truth may well be true but if you do not believe it to be the truth then it won't be the truth for you. The truth is only you can decide what is truth. I hope that sounds logical so far. Now the trouble with that is that everyone will have different ideas about what is and isn't truth.....thus there can be as many truths as there are individuals. Now do you want to apply some logic to that? I wish you lots of luck!
2007-02-03 04:06:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Logic is thinking rationally, right? Truth is rational and factual for the most part. Thus, to find truth, you must have logic.
2007-02-03 03:45:45 · answer #4 · answered by Fabledphilosophy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The truth is usually the simplest most logical explanation, usually.
2007-02-07 01:38:23 · answer #5 · answered by lisateric 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is logical that truth is universal.
2007-02-03 10:00:15 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
logic is the terms & conditions of truth
2007-02-03 04:12:26 · answer #7 · answered by Howard K 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can't
logic is essentially a game devised by men that became serious when we were convinced that reality conformed to it's rules. it really doesn't capture the 'truth', well, at least not like you want it too.
i'd suggest you read Nietzsche's 'On Truth and Lie in the non-moral sense' to see what i'm getting at...
2007-02-03 03:48:40 · answer #8 · answered by the_supreme_father 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋