What If Everything You Call ‘Logical’ Is Wrong?

We will be at Southeast Regional Library in Study Room F!!!

1. Exploring Logic’s Meaning

• When we talk about "logic," what do we usually mean—and how might that differ from how philosophers define it?
• How do everyday uses of the word “logical” compare to formal logic in philosophy?

2. Logic in Daily Life vs. Philosophy

• In what ways do we use logic in our everyday decisions or conversations, and how might that differ from its role in academic or philosophical settings?
• Can you think of a time when being "logical" in life didn’t feel helpful or appropriate?

3. Logic vs. Other Disciplines

• What sets logic apart from other fields like science, math, or ethics?
• Do you think logic should be considered its own field of study, or is it more of a tool used across disciplines?

4. The Human Need for Logic

• Why do you think humans developed formal logic in the first place?
• Do we need logic to function well in society, or are there other ways of making sense of the world?

5. Validity and Soundness

• What do you think makes an argument "strong" or "convincing"?
• How would you explain the difference between an argument that is valid versus one that is sound?

6. Logic and Truth

• Is it possible to use logic without knowing what’s true?
• Do you think logic depends on truth—or can it operate independently of it?

7. Logic as a Path to Knowledge

• Can logic help us get closer to the truth or gain knowledge?
• Is logic enough by itself to help us understand the world, or does it need to be combined with other tools like experience or intuition?