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'''Logic''' is the systematic use of symbolic and mathematical techniques to determine the forms of valid deductive or inductive argument. | '''Logic''' is the systematic use of symbolic and mathematical techniques to determine the forms of valid deductive or inductive argument. it is sometimes considered a branch of [[abstract algebra]]. | ||
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'''Logical notation''' is a special syntax that is shorthand for logical statements. | '''Logical notation''' is a special syntax that is shorthand for logical statements. | ||
For example, both <math>p\to q</math> and <math>p \subset q</math> mean that p ''implies'' q, or | For example, both <math>p\to q</math> and <math>p \subset q</math> mean that p ''implies'' q, or "If ''p'', then ''q''." | ||
Note that this can be also written <math>p \cup ~q</math>, or "''p'' or not ''q''". | |||
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*[[Dual]] | |||
*[[Abstract algebra]] | |||
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Revision as of 10:51, 23 November 2007
Logic is the systematic use of symbolic and mathematical techniques to determine the forms of valid deductive or inductive argument. it is sometimes considered a branch of abstract algebra.
Logical Notation
- Main article: Logical notation
Logical notation is a special syntax that is shorthand for logical statements.
For example, both 
and 
mean that p implies q, or "If p, then q."
Note that this can be also written 
, or "p or not q".
See Also
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