Single Idea 9390

[catalogued under 5. Theory of Logic / A. Overview of Logic / 3. Value of Logic]

Full Idea

Logic is part of a normative theory of thinking, not a substitute for thinking.

Gist of Idea

Logic guides thinking, but it isn't a substitute for it

Source

Ian Rumfitt (The Logic of Boundaryless Concepts [2007], p.13)


A Reaction

There is some sort of logicians' dream, going back to Leibniz, of a reasoning engine, which accepts propositions and outputs inferences. I agree with this idea. People who excel at logic are often, it seems to me, modest at philosophy.