Logic

An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 7: Summary – Is AI going to kill us with logic?

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Logic alone doesn’t make us human, and it doesn’t make machines dangerous either. What matters is how logic dances with creativity, intuition, and imagination. AI reflects our thinking back to us, revealing both our strengths and our blind spots. When we treat logic as a partner rather than a weapon, it becomes a tool for deeper understanding and more meaningful connection, not domination or fear.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 6: Did Spock really have Kirk’s back?

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Dear Mr. Spock, In the vast expanse of the universe, your dedication to logic has always been a guiding star. But as your dear friend Dr. McCoy often reminded us, there’s a place for a little illogic, a little emotion, and a little human messiness in the grand conversation. After all, logic might be the … Read more

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 5: Are aliens real?

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Not all reasoning waits for certainty. Abductive thinking invites us to make the best possible sense of incomplete information, to hold ideas lightly but thoughtfully. It’s how we navigate mysteries without surrendering to fantasy or fear. Philosophy reminds us that some of the most reasonable beliefs are formed not from proof, but from careful attention to clues and context.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 4: Can you handle the truth?

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Logic isn’t only a shield against bad arguments from others; it’s a mirror we hold up to ourselves. It helps us notice when comfort has replaced truth, and when belief has slipped into self-deception. While this kind of clarity can sting, it’s also freeing. Facing reality with open eyes is one of the most powerful acts of self-respect philosophy offers.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 3: Do politicians lie?

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Fallacies thrive in disguise. They sneak into arguments wearing confidence, emotion, or authority, hoping we won’t look too closely. Logic gives us the tools to spot these tricks, not with anger, but with clarity and even humor. Once you learn to recognize fallacies, arguments lose their magic spells, and persuasion becomes something you can evaluate rather than absorb.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 2: Are you kidding me?

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An argument isn’t a shouting match. It’s a structure. When built carefully, with clear premises and a thoughtful conclusion, an argument becomes a bridge between ideas. Logic teaches us how to test our own beliefs, not just defend them, and to discover which ones can stand on their own and which ones need repair. Building arguments well is an act of curiosity, not combat.

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An Introduction to Philosophy (RLL style) Week 02 – Logic Part 1: Introduction – What is Logic?

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Logic isn’t about killing curiosity or winning arguments. It’s a superpower that helps us slow down, clear the fog, and see what actually holds together. When we learn to separate what merely sounds true from what can be supported, we gain confidence, clarity, and a kind of intellectual freedom. Logic gives us a lantern for navigating ideas without fear.

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