| [ Christian ] in KIDS 글 쓴 이(By): RNB (rainbow) 날 짜 (Date): 2001년 12월 6일 목요일 오전 09시 04분 38초 제 목(Title): Definitions First of all, thanks for you kind explanation using the graphics. I feel I need to define my thought more clearly. Definitions: All of ideas can be devided into two sets: A. idea that can be tested by logic. B. idea that cannot be tested by logic. and the border line can be changed by new findings. "test" means to falsify or verify comparing with found reality via the logical sequence. set B can be devided into two parts: B-1: Logical thought can be extended to set B to some degree although the idea cannot be tested because we don't have enough finings. In this case we can use knowledge from set A under assumptions. Depending on the assumptions, we may get contrary results on the same matter. I call both of these thought processes logical. B-2: At some point, Logical thought cannot be extended because we don't have sufficient knowledge which can be used in set B from set A. The border line between B-1 and B-2 can be changed by new findings. Logical/illogical: If a thought process follows proper reasonning based on cause-and-effect we call it logical. if not, we call it illogical. This definition is effective for set A and set B-1. Logical/believing: We can believe any idea in set A and B we generate, or unbelieve it. Usually, we use the word "believe" for set B. Conclusions from our believe and logic can conflict or support to each other. |