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Ethics [right conduct] and Logic [right reasoning]. Both presuppose that truth..
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Logic is foundational to ethics, because ethics is reasoning about the rightness or wrongness of conduct. That reasoning can either be logical, and conclusions necessarily derived from premises, or illogical and inconsistent. Logic also helps us to think clearly about what is being argued ethically, and whether the basis of an argument has been assumed, or actually proved.
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A War of Words: Accurate usage of words, precise language keeps our...
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Since Genesis, Chapter Three, Satan’s primary target has been the Word of God. Realizing that the Word of God is composed of the words of God, the Devil has assaulted language in order to cripple the communication lines between God and man, and among men.
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Believe What I Say or Else! - Argumentum ad Baculum [force] fallacy of logic
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It turns out that this phenomenon has a long and storied history, and has a Latin name: the Ad Baculum fallacy of logic. Baculum is Latin for “force,” and Argumentum ad Baculum is the Latin name for an argument made by the appeal to force rather than appealing to reason or evidence...
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Dilemmas: True and False, Excluded Middle vs. False Dilemma
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Logically speaking, a dilemma is an argument intended to put one’s opponent in the position where he is forced to choose between two alternatives, both of which are distasteful, unpleasant or contradictory to his own argument. As Irving Copi observed, the dilemma is “perhaps the most powerful instrument of persuasion ever devised. It is a devastating weapon in controversy.” It can also be mightily abused...
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Fallacy of accent. It is employed whenever an emphasis is placed that alters
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The fallacy of accent is employed whenever an emphasis is placed on a written or spoken communication in a way that materially alters its original or intended meaning. To interpret any piece of literature logically, one must be sensitive to the context and original meaning intended by the author and not alter that meaning by misplaced emphasis. This can be done quite subtly. Without changing a word, a piece of written material can be made to say something entirely different...
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Argumentum Ad Hominem / Circumstantial ad hominem: Biblical examples...
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A logical fallacy that is very common both in the Word of God and in present day life is Argumentum Ad Hominem. This is an argument that is not addressed to the truth or falsehood of an argument, but rather attempts to discredit the person advancing the argument by attacking his character, circumstances or hypocrisy. It might come in the form of attacking his motives, his background, his lack of advanced degrees or some other circumstance...
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Logical fallacies: False Cause, Post hoc, ergo propter hoc, Biblical examples
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This fallacy, also called “false cause,” is often employed by politicians eager to take the credit for an improved economy, a drop in crime, etc. One president’s economic policy may not bear fruit until his term is over, and his successor then takes the credit.
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Logical Fallacy: Petitio Principii, Begging the Question / Complex Question
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This logical fallacy involves assuming as a premise for an argument the very conclusion that is supposed to be drawn from the premises. Such an argument fails to prove anything because it somehow takes for granted what it is supposed to prove. This fallacy is also called a “circular argument.”
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Fallacy of degrees / titles. One of the ways Satan [Devil] controls the world...
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One of the ways that the Adversary controls the world and perpetuates deception is through the fallacy of degrees and titles. Many so-called “experts in their field” promote all manner of falsehoods and are believed without question because they have an impressive list of degrees and titles behind their name. Evolutionism, one of the most sophisticated lies of our time, is promoted by misguided “experts.” And these people are credentialed to the max.
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Fallacies of Appearance and Manner. It is fundamentally illogical to place...
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One of the easiest ways to misjudge a person, place or thing is by its appearance. But what we often fail to recognize is that placing too much faith in appearances is fundamentally illogical.
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Safety in Numbers: The Ad Populum Fallacy. Involves appealing to people
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This fallacy involves appealing "to the people" rather than to reason. Assent to a conclusion is won not by giving valid arguments, but by arousing the feelings and sentiments of the multitude. In modern life, the propagandist, the demagogue, the politician and the advertiser continually make this appeal.
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Basic Laws of Thought: Logical [Law of] Identity, Law of Non-Contradiction...
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Aristotle, the Greek philosopher credited with the discovery of logic, built his understanding upon three fundamental “laws of thought.” They are so basic that one would think that they do not even need to be said. However, in recent years these principles have been under assault and dismissed by modern philosophers. Nevertheless, in my opinion they remain fundamental to the process of clear and sound thinking. They also represent the way of thinking that is most biblical and can be illustrated by the teachings of Jesus Christ.
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Simple list of rules for Theological Debate: Good to go by as a Christian
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A simple list of rules for Theological Debate and a good rule of thumb to go by as a Christian.
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