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When I hear the word “dodge,” I think of avoidance. Referring to logic as a dodge as Jowett does makes sense in a way because logic is fact, and at times “dodges” any untruths. It is simple and straightforward. However, Jowett might be wrong in saying that logic “is neither a science or an art” because science is all about logic, whether a theory is correct or not, a chemical reaction occurs or not, and so on. To me logic and science seem to go hand in hand. Art and logic on the other hand, are definitely not one in the same. I agree with Jowett here because unlike logic, art has nothing to do with fact. It is a means of self expression. Right and wrong do not exist when it comes to art. Logic “dodges” opinions and interpretations, leaving room for only cold hard facts. For example, Picasso’s work is known for depicting people unrealistically, as multicolored and shaped, some with one eye, others with multiple limbs. This is all completely illogical, and yet it is art. Jowett’s view of logic is partially true in my opinion, yet there are still some questionable factors.