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'''Logic''' (from the Ancient Greek: λογική, ''logike'') is the use and study of valid reasoning.
[[File:Aristotle_-_Roman_copy_after_Greek_bronze_by_Lysippos.jpg|thumb|Bust of [[Aristotle (nonfiction)|Aristotle]]. Marble, Roman copy after a Greek bronze original by Lysippos from 330 BC; the alabaster mantle is a modern addition.]]'''Logic''' (from the Ancient Greek: λογική, ''logike'') is the use and study of valid reasoning.


The study of logic features most prominently in the subjects of philosophy, [[mathematics (nonfiction)]], and [[computer science]].
The study of logic features most prominently in the subjects of philosophy, [[mathematics (nonfiction)|mathematics]], and [[Computer science (nonfiction)|computer science]].


== History of logic ==
In the West, logic was established as a formal discipline by [[Aristotle (nonfiction)|Aristotle]], who gave it a fundamental place in philosophy.


Logic was studied in several ancient civilizations, including India, China, Persia and Greece.
Logic is often divided into three parts, Inductive reasoning, Abductive reasoning, and Deductive reasoning.


In the West, logic was established as a formal discipline by [[Aristotle (nonfiction)]], who gave it a fundamental place in philosophy.
== In the News ==


The study of logic was part of the classical trivium, which also included grammar and rhetoric.
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Logic was further extended by Al-Farabi who categorized it into two separate groups (idea and proof).
== Fiction cross-reference ==


Later, Avicenna revived the study of logic and developed the relationship between temporalis and the implication.
* [[Aristotle]]
 
* [[Evil Balloon Vendor problem]]
In the East, logic was developed by Hindus, Buddhists and Jains.
* [[Gnomon algorithm]]
 
* [[Mathematics]]
== Branches of logic ==
* [[Pachinko logic]]
 
Logic is often divided into three parts:
 
* Inductive reasoning
* Abductive reasoning
* Deductive reasoning


== Nonfiction cross-reference ==
== Nonfiction cross-reference ==


* [[Algorith (nonfiction)]]
* [[Algorithm (nonfiction)]]
* [[Aristotle (nonfiction)]]
* [[Mathematics (nonfiction)]]
* [[Mathematics (nonfiction)]]


== Fiction cross-reference ==
External links:


* [[Gnomon algorithm]]
* [http://wiki.karljones.com/index.php?title=Logic Logic] @ wiki.karljones.com
* [[Mathematics]]


== External links ==
* [https://smartcsblog.wordpress.com/2013/11/02/interview-with-michiel-van-lambalgen/ ‘Logic has tremendous predictive power’ – an interview with Michiel van Lambalgen]
 
* [http://wiki.karljones.com/index.php?title=Logic Logic] @ wiki.karljones.com
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Logic Logic] @ Wikipedia


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Latest revision as of 05:25, 25 June 2016

Bust of Aristotle. Marble, Roman copy after a Greek bronze original by Lysippos from 330 BC; the alabaster mantle is a modern addition.

Logic (from the Ancient Greek: λογική, logike) is the use and study of valid reasoning.

The study of logic features most prominently in the subjects of philosophy, mathematics, and computer science.

In the West, logic was established as a formal discipline by Aristotle, who gave it a fundamental place in philosophy.

Logic is often divided into three parts, Inductive reasoning, Abductive reasoning, and Deductive reasoning.

In the News

Fiction cross-reference

Nonfiction cross-reference

External links:

  • Logic @ wiki.karljones.com