Yet in defense of themselves claim they don't need it, as if use of logic was a common trait among us. If it isn't common, and perhaps just a gift, why claim others should use it?
2007-09-13 05:29:33 · 14 answers · asked by Aspurtaime Dog Sneeze 6 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I honestly consider it a problem that we don't start teaching logic as early as elementary school, but certainly by 7th or 8th grade. It should be one of the critical thinking tools that SHOULD be employed by youth when they are trying to decide about sexual activity, drug & alcohol use, gang membership, susceptibility to advertising, religious come-ons, career & education choices, political assertions, and any of a variety of claims made to them.
However, it has not been a value in society. We should try to get school boards to develop and teach critical thinking skills as required elements of courses throughout school.
2007-09-13 05:55:11 · answer #1 · answered by NHBaritone 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
A study of logic seems very illogical. the only common trait amongst those who claim to be logical, is the fact that they are illogical, and it is this fact , that logic cannot prove them otherwise, because they always answer " that's not logical"
As we all know...... The only thing that can beat logic, is the illogicalal. The illogic cannot be beaten because it would be logical, and that in itself would be illogical.
If you got a headache reading that?......... Try writing it.
It does make logical sense though.
2007-09-13 05:57:36 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Time and life.
I have read a few books on logic and philosophy, but in reality am having a fun time keeping my children fed and car full of petrol.
I can only relate to logic that exists in my own thought patterns, and the simple cause and effects that I see taking place around me.
I do love to learn though, and try to push my mind, but that is one of my idiosyncrasies, and not for everyone.
I think we should help others learn how to use logic, to each of our abilities. If it wasn't for my Dad, I wouldn't have learned the little amount of logic that I have today.
So claiming others should use logic, is a way to let them know they should look into it.
2007-09-13 05:38:19 · answer #3 · answered by ɹɐǝɟsuɐs Blessed Cheese Maker 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
One does not need (or should not need) to take a course in logic to properly understand it. I have taken a course in it and found that I learned more about it from personal study than I did in the classroom.
Much logic does not come naturally. It is something we have to learn. And why not?
Our natural reactions may often be to respond to certain situations with verbal outbursts and physical violence. However, we condition ourselves to act responsibly. Same thing goes with logic; we should condition ourselves to respond rationally applying logic rather than emotionally.
2007-09-13 05:39:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
some people are just too dumb or too indoctrinated to use logic
Period.
And use of logic isn't that common... how many people will go batshit insane if you challenge their beliefs? Most of them...
It's sad...
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Some people just use their brain to think the situation through in a mostly objective way, uninfluenced by beliefs and common misconceptions. Tht's logic. Doesn't need advanced study.
I for one started studying logic cause it's fun. Especially the "fallacy types". It doesn't make me smarter, but it's easier to see what mistakes make ppl when they show arguments to me.
2007-09-13 05:34:31 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
Is it really necessary to take a course in something you understand?
A cannot be A and not A.
X is real because everyone says so.
X inspires good feelings, so it must be real.
Not believing in X will cause bad things to happen, so X must be real.
2007-09-13 05:39:24 · answer #6 · answered by Rusty Knight 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would be interested to learn how you determine who and who has not taken courses in logic.
2007-09-13 06:00:47 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You polled everyone who praises logic?
And you discount everyone who studied logic on their own?
You strike me as being very illogical.
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2007-09-13 05:43:46 · answer #8 · answered by Hogie 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It is equally (and logically) valid to ask why those who scorn the use of logic haven't taken courses in it.
2007-09-13 05:34:32 · answer #9 · answered by Dharma Nature 7 · 8⤊ 1⤋
I was unaware of the poll you had taken as to who promoted logic and who in turn had taken courses in it. Please where can I find the results of your research?
2007-09-13 05:35:45 · answer #10 · answered by discombobulated 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋