Blog Post 4: The Power of Logic and Proof

In light of our lessons on Aristotelian logic and Euclid’s use of it, reflect on one of the following quotations:

a. by American writer, critic, and naturalist J.W. Krutch: “Logic is the art of going wrong with confidence.”

or


b. by English scholar and theologian Benjamin Jowett: “Logic is neither a science or an art, but a dodge.”

The best responses will discuss both the inherent strengths and weaknesses of deductive reasoning.

POST DUE: Monday, January 11 by start of class.
2 RESPONSES TO POSTS DUE: Thursday, January 14 by the start of class.

Note: Remember to create your own post for your main response (your teacher modeled this in class). That way, people will be able to click on the word “comment” below your post to respond to what you said.