logical reasoning theme
Logic is the systematic study of valid rules of inference, i.e. the relations that lead to the acceptance of one proposition (the conclusion) on the basis of a set of other propositions (premises). More broadly, logic is the analysis and appraisal of arguments.
Notes
As almost any human conversation can be said to involve logic, this theme is used only when the topic of logic itself is explicitly discussed in a somewhat academic way.
7 total · 7 minor
| Story | Level | Motivation |
|---|---|---|
| tng1x07 | minor | Data commented on the use of logical reasoning as he solved a mystery in Sherlock Holmes fashion. |
| tng2x03 | minor | Data and LaForge had a lengthy argument about Data's supposed ability to use "logical deduction" to solve complicated Sherlock Holmes mysteries. Pulaski maintained that he merely recognized elements from other stories. |
| tng4x05 | minor | Beverly said explicitly that she applied "deduction" to figure out what's going on inside warp bubble universe. In fact, she used abductive reasoning. |
| tng4x11 | minor | Data quoted the Holmsian fallacy: "once you have eliminated the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth". |
| tng5x24 | minor | Geordi explained that he was using logic to understand his predicament, while Ro jumped directly to mysticism. |
| tng6x12 | minor | Data commented on the use of logical reasoning as he solved a mystery in Sherlock Holmes fashion. |
| tng7x16 | minor | Data objected that Talur was reasoning by analogy. |