Logic takes care of itself; all we have to do is to look and see how it does it.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Logic operates independently and needs no external management.
- In plain terms
- Logic works on its own if you just observe it.
- What can you take from it?
- Trust logic to function correctly without interference.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does logic need rules?
- How does logic operate itself?
Another view
Human reasoning often requires correction and guidance.
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