schouston1991 Posted July 5, 2008 Report Share Posted July 5, 2008 just a little something that i was deeply impressed by Reason: the deep grammar of the west generalisation: something that is true at all times [NB: if comething is always the case the logical reason is that it is not never or sometimes the case] logical notation: converting a generalisation into algabre logical implication: what is the out come of this statement? premise: the foundation of a generalisation EG: generalistaion- all australians like cricket [a = all australains, b = like cricket] logical notation- 1. 'a' always 'b' 2. therefore 'a' sometimes 'b' 3. however 'a' never 'b' [negated] 4. 'a' sometimes not 'b' [negated] if you have an always statement you have three logical implications [2, 3 & 4] therefore logical notation provides a valid argument through simple deductive reasoning proving that the premise 'all australians like cricket' is invalid/ is negated. haha whoa! thoughts anyone? Reply Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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