Re: Torkel Franzén is dead

George Dance wrote:
Aatu Koskensilta wrote:
the idea that people in general should know formal logic
is just as bizarre as the idea that people in general should teach
themselves the principles of fluid mechanics.


Then I can only conclude that you believe that (1) some people never
need to use principles of good reasoning, or (2) everyone needs to use
principles of fluid mechanics.

What?! He didn't say there are people who don't need to use good
reasoning. He said that there are people who don't need to learn FORMAL
logic.

MoeBlee

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