The Roots of Logic in the Ancient World

I did promise that this playlist would include logic in addition to philosophy, so it's time to get rolling with that. How did logic emerge, and how did it evolve over time? Let's focus first on its origins and its status leading up to the Socratic thinkers, right up until the work of Aristotle in developing logic into an official area of inquiry.

Script by Luca Igansi

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[nirmalmishra]

The birth of logic was a slow, steady rise,
A gradual evolution towards the wise.
From Babylonian codes etched in stone,
To Aristotle's syllogisms, clearly shown.

The Chinese too, with their focus on names,
Sought order in language, for chaos it tames.
Confucius stressed the importance of speech,
While the Mohists honed their skills to reach.

And in India, Moggaliputta Tissa's tome,
Explored the art of argumentation and the unknown.
From all these ancient lands, the seeds were sown,
That would blossom into modern logic, widely known.

So let us pause and pay homage to the past,
For the foundation they laid forever will last.
Their insights and wisdom, still relevant today,
As we continue to learn and pave the way.

[TheMcEwens]

Professor Dave I don't know what it is about the way you present but it is very enjoyable to listen to.

[DeepSpace]

Cool ! logic is one of the most rewarding topics one can learn in order to be able to think precisely, there are many logic systems : Aristotelian / Syllogistic logic, Propositional logic, Predicate Logic, Modal Alethic Logic, Deontic Logic, Belief / Doxastic Logic, Imperative logic...etc.

Studying logic, both formally and informally, is very important to develop good critical thinking skills, and the experience is definitely an eye-opener: Eventually you'll start being interested in the form and beauty of good arguments, and seeing patterns of what makes a good argument good, you just forget about what words mean and focus on the form itself ... The good news is, as logic is very fundamental, it is far easier than say mathematics... nevertheless it is even useful if you want to learn how to think through mathematical problems and learn how to devise better proofs, since a mathematical proof is just a "formal logical argument", and writing a good proof is just an act of arguing.

So studying logic makes math a lot more fun.

[TheBubbRubb]

Dave having to put videos defining logic because the flat earth community still exists

[Константин-шк]

Hey dave hope you have a great day/night.

[waelfadlallah]

Dave you're legend not just a member!

[fruitylerlups]

will you ever go into the vienna school and their later critique/overhaul ? its a good example of the limits of logic

[SNDN_LN]

Cant wait to see you start using more advanced logical arguments in any future debates.

[mikotagayuna]

Jesus is God made man.
God is Love.
Love is blind.
Bats are blind.
Therefore, Jesus is Batman.

[sgteRHDSWPGENsw]

I must say, "logic" actually came about by trained long term teachings...not dissimilar to muscle memory, but different by the long term generationally taught "facts"and mixed a little with self reliant intuition... Which is a thought that is generated separately without influence and requires no evidence to belive it just emotional self assurance and the feeling of confidence

[melangelo]

This is great Dave, so much effort was put into this video, amazing discussion

[oldmordim]

Let's hope we are not going backwards.

[Ragnar]

Sir, you completely missed the 600 BC work on Indian Logic Nyaya sutra by Akshapada Gautama. A basic book on Indian philosophy could have been enough to see this.

[qzhk]

Explain computer use of base2 math. Thats magic.

[Arccosyne]

I actually learned about this in computer science class, back in college interestingly. I remember them talking about Zeno, but I don't remember any mention of Indian or Chinese origins.

[glennpearson]

Once again, Professor Dave impresses us with his huge syllogism! LOL!

Very interesting beginning to our trip down logic lane. Thanks, Professor Dave!

[TasTheWatcher]

*Ancient people:* _Literally invented logic_
*Modern people:* _They did a picture of a snake, therefore interdimensional lizard people exist_

[the_purple_mage]

"An argument is composed of premises which result in a conclusion."
"No it isn't."

[SuperAwesomestness]

But Logic wasn't in Roots, and didn't live in the Ancient World /s

[wjrasmussen]

Professor Dave, would you explain the unexplainable?
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