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Many treatises on logic begin with a discursion on the difficulty of defining the subject, many do not even attempt to provide a definition. Nevertheless, many definitions have been offered because it is felt to be necessary. This article divides the definitions into two classes: first are the simple definitions, that consist of a pithy sentence characterising the topic; second are theoretical definitions, where the definition of logic turns on an analysis the definer provides.
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The tool for distinguishing between the true and the false (Averroes). The science of reasoning, teaching the way of investigating unknown truth in connection with a thesis (Robert Kilwardby). The art whose function is to direct the reason lest it err in the manner of inferring or knowing (John Poinsot). The art of conducting reason well in knowing things (Antoine Arnauld). The right use of reason in the inquiry after truth (Isaac Watts). The Science, as well as the Art, of reasoning (Richard Whately). The science of the operations of the understanding which are subservient to the estimation of evidence (John Stuart Mill). The science of the laws of discursive thought (James McCosh). The science of the most general laws of truth (Gottlob Frege). The science which directs the operations of the mind in the attainment of truth (George Hayward Joyce). The branch of philosophy concerned with analysing the patterns of reasoning by which a conclusion is drawn from a set of premisses (Collins English Dictionary) The formal systematic study of the principles of valid inference and correct reasoning (Penguin Encyclopedia).
Analog (sine wave form) information contains an unlimited capacity for variable information (like facial expressions). Nothing in Nature is black or white, true or false, yes or no, only smiley faces or sad faces, everything has degrees of everything. ... In binary terms, there are only 7 bits of information describing the family [of three members]. Heck, I just wrote more than 7 words stating that in binary terms there are only 7 bits of information. Remember now, this is another tough one, but hang in there and lets see if we can figure out what appears to have eluded many theories for generations. If it takes more than 7 bits of information to perceive and/or define 7 bits of information, then doesn't that say something to the effect of It aint gonna work!? ...
Definition of Logic
"Dictionaries typically suggest that logic is the act of reasoning, and reasoning is the act of logic. The definitions are circular and of no usefulness to the individual desiring to learn the how or why of logic and reasoning. ...Logic: (1) The inherent ability to mentally compare and weigh two or more perceptions and to mentally conclude accurately what the differences and/or similarities are between each perception. (2)..." (Logics Origin of Ethics, Morals, Virtue, and Quality, 2006.)
Logic depends on five primary ingredients in Considering the quantity of binary data chronological sequence; sensorial perception, needed to fulfill the need for you to describe your mental perception of sensorial perceptions, ability
to store perceptions as memories, ability to recall memories, and the ability to mentally weigh each memory relative to all other memories. A logic structured upon imagination, sans first-hand sensorial perception, will forever be inaccurate. Sensorial perception itself is biased relative to the mind's existing system of logic, and logic itself is but one element within a continuous selfreferencing and self-influencing cycle. As this article concludes at the end, the one deciding factor for acuity in logic, is logic itself.
perception of the dog, how long would it take you to add the numbers? Well of course it cannot be done, and worse, if we were binary-based, we would be consuming binary information resources faster than we would be solving them. We are not talking about just a few trillion bits of information lost per second, we are talking universe-fulls of binary losses every instant. ... Please notice that in binary terms the five [sensorial] segments added would have resulted in a number of 31 (1+2+4+8+16=31). Not only are [analog] concepts capable of holding infinitely more information, conceptual perception is mathematically more economical than the terribly inefficient binary. By combining 1,000,000 concepts, they will self-interact and self-create a new concept that has 999,999,999,998 concepts combined (for every combination except the number 2, multiply the number of concepts by itself and then subtract 2 to determine the total number of concepts within the final one). If you are a glutton for selfpunishment, you can figure out the binary equivalent on your own. Now when we bring into memory the 23rd concept of five senses combined, we do not have to mentally drudge-up bits of information, we simply have the concept pop into our minds, and from there we can withdraw whatever manner of information from it that we please. Depending on which sensory perception was the strongest, it will hold dominance within the final concept, and flavor or color the concept accordingly. ...Logically, the more intense the experience, the more intense were the waves, and thus, the more intense the conceptual memory. ..." (Reality, 2003.)
Though there may be popular myths that The NOR (Not-OR) gate will supply voltage the mind functions on a binary system, and that to the output if neither input 1 nor input 2 are on. the Universe too is constructed on a binary
By repeatedly connecting the simple circuitries of AND, NAND, OR, and NOR gates, complex circuitry can be created. Microchips, including CPUs, are constructed with dozens to millions of similar logic circuits.
system, the myths are quite obviously irrational and incorrect. The Universe is structured upon waves, spheres of dimensional potential within infinite variables, and so does logic function on an analog scale, not binary.