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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]]. | ||
In the West, logic was established as a formal discipline by [[Aristotle (nonfiction)|Aristotle]], who gave it a fundamental place in philosophy. | |||
Logic | Logic is often divided into three parts, Inductive reasoning, Abductive reasoning, and Deductive reasoning. | ||
In the | == In the News == | ||
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== Fiction cross-reference == | |||
* [[Aristotle]] | |||
* [[Evil Balloon Vendor problem]] | |||
* [[Gnomon algorithm]] | |||
* [[Mathematics]] | |||
* [[Pachinko logic]] | |||
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* [[Mathematics (nonfiction)]] | * [[Mathematics (nonfiction)]] | ||
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* [ | * [http://wiki.karljones.com/index.php?title=Logic Logic] @ wiki.karljones.com | ||
* [https://smartcsblog.wordpress.com/2013/11/02/interview-with-michiel-van-lambalgen/ ‘Logic has tremendous predictive power’ – an interview with Michiel van Lambalgen] | |||
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[[Category:Nonfiction (nonfiction)]] | [[Category:Nonfiction (nonfiction)]] | ||
[[Category:Logic (nonfiction)]] | [[Category:Logic (nonfiction)]] | ||
[[Category:Mathematics]] | [[Category:Mathematics (nonfiction)]] | ||
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