I agree with this quote. Logic is used mostly in intellectual arguments or as we have seen in math class. It is very hard to argue with a valid conclusion because it followed the "rules".
For example:
A is B
B is C
therefore, A is c
This example followed the rules of the premises and is Valid. However, this does not make sense. This is where deductive reasoning falls short. We can not use logic in every situation because sometimes our common sense is what we should use. People would start to use logic in places where it shouldn't be used. We all know that A is not C. Benjamin Jowett has reason to say people are using logic as a dodge.
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First of all, in what situations does logic not belong? You say that we should use common sense instead, but aren't the conclusions we draw with our "common sense" conclusions we draw from rapid (and maybe subconscious) logical reasoning?
ReplyDeleteAlso, when would A not be C with that particular syllogism? It's a valid syllogism, so are you saying that the premises aren't truthful? If you are, then that particular piece of "logic" isn't good logic, but are we not talking about "good logic" in this quote? If not, maybe you could specify that and why.
I think that common sense is the same thing as logic. In most situations, whatever is logical is probably also going to be common sense. And if A doesn't equal C then one of the premises is wrong which means it's not correct logic.
ReplyDeleteCommon Sense and Logic are two entirely different things. But somehow they compliment each other. Logic and common sense are like left brain and right brain. THere complete oppisites but they both contribute to the same thing. Knowlegde.
ReplyDeleteWouldnt A and C be represenatives of something. We know A isnt C because visually they look different and soundwise they sound different. How can those things be the same? I understand where Scy is coming from but and that since its in the syllogism its truthful/valid. but outside the syllogism its not.
here is something to think of...
ReplyDeleteif somebody is speaking sarcastically to you (e.g. "nice pants, bro..." when you and the whole world know your pants look like garbage), taking this as a compliment would be logical, because by what the person is saying, you are wearing some cool pants.
however, if you use your common sense, you may feel rather insulted, especially if you are aware of how dumb your pants look.