logic; laws of thought; objective regularity; the study of logic
Meanings
3 senses · 11 examplesnoun
rules of thought; reasoning; sense
formalRefers to the principles of valid reasoning and argumentation.
He speaks very logically; it's easy to be persuaded.
These sentences don't make logical sense.
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You need to use logic to deduce the conclusion, not just rely on feeling.
His argument lacks logic; it's full of holes.
noun
objective regularity; inherent principle; natural order
formalRefers to the underlying patterns and principles inherent in life, history, or things.
The logic of life is often unexpected.
We must follow the inherent logic of how things develop.
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The market has its own logic; it cannot be completely controlled by human effort.
The logic of history tells us that society always advances through twists and turns.
noun
logic (the academic discipline)
formalThe formal study of the principles of valid inference and reasoning.
He teaches formal logic at the university.
Logic is an important branch of philosophy and mathematics.
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Aristotle was the founder of classical logic.