It is believed that many politicians are privately pushing an agenda to kill Social Security. Some will adamantly deny that they are working to kill Social Security but logic says otherwise for most of the proposed changes to Social Security would ensure its demise. Some will claim that they are looking to take the money … Continue reading Social Security
Noam Chomsky – Manufacturing Consent
In the documentary Manufacturing Consent, which was produced by Canadian filmmakers Mark Achbar and Peter Wintonick using much material from the book of the same name by Chomsky & Herman as well as film footage of and about Noam Chomsky. Noam Chomsky was a prominent and outspoken intellectual in the 20th century. Though his principal area of … Continue reading Noam Chomsky – Manufacturing Consent
Scientists and Journalists
There is no shortage of people that are happy to loudly proclaim how mainstream media cannot be trusted. Many of these same people believe that scientists cannot be trusted and cite many of the same reasons. Though I disagree with the notion that both groups are untrustworthy, I agree that there are many similarities between the groups … Continue reading Scientists and Journalists
(4) Deduction versus Induction
Deduction and induction are the two broad methods of reason in logic. Deductive reasoning takes a "top-down" approach whereas inductive reasoning take a "bottom-up" approach. Simply put, deduction is focused with confirming a theory whereas induction is focused with how a theory is developed. Deductive reasoning starts with accepted theory (general explanation) and narrows down … Continue reading (4) Deduction versus Induction
(3) The Structure of a Logical Argument
A logical argument is much different than a situational argument such as when a parent confronts a child about not cleaning up his or her room. There is no emotional language in a logical argument but rather it demonstrates a proof by using clear and concise language that follows a series of agreed upon statements … Continue reading (3) The Structure of a Logical Argument
(2) Dialectic Reasoning
Dialectic is an oscillation between opposing ideas within a dialogue. It is a line of thinking that takes the form of argument and rebuttal to reach a better understanding of what is true. The word and concept originates from the ancient Greek thinkers and is the basis for today's use of logic when seeking out what is true. … Continue reading (2) Dialectic Reasoning
(1) True or False vs. Valid or Invalid
True/False It is common understanding that for an individual to believe or feel that something is true does not in itself imply that the something is indeed true. Truth is something to be understood outside of our own experience. It is true whether we believe it or not. For example, it is true that objects … Continue reading (1) True or False vs. Valid or Invalid
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