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Does lack of knowledge bring forth logical reasoning?

For example:

If I know that for going to point B from point A, the pathway is A->B, then I will just follow the pathway, in the normal case, to reach point B from point A.

A little more in complexity if there are more than one way to go from point A to B, in an urgency while I'm a little hard pressed for time, I will use my logical reasoning to assess the possible conditions of different pathways to choose a particular way to reach from point A to B.

On the contrary if I'm still sure, meaning having knowledge, about the safest and shortest way that will help me go from point A to B, I will just follow that particular way instead of working a way out by logical reasoning.

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago
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    Logic is measured by cause and effect and has nothing to do with intelligent of knowledge. It is some kind of standard observation of nature's laws in evolution to study the process of truth. But intelligence of knowledge predict the future with better understanding on how to reach there. Facts and evidence is only some aids to make us understand the truth. But if we could have some knowledge of intelligence, logic does not apply to keep us at bay for evidence of facts to make a move.

    Science and mathematics use different concept of observation. Logic will tell us a tall heavy building will topple under its weight. Logic tell us a heavy metal will sink in the sea but ship float on the water. Logic is lack of knowledge.

    God is not logical to some. But intelligence could understand Him.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    If you have the knowledge of the safest/shortest route, then your logic tells you to take that route.

    If you dont have that knowledge, then you're just guessing.

    How can you possibly apply logical reasoning to a subject you have no knowledge of?

  • 1 decade ago

    "if there are more than one way to go from point A to B,"

    Therein lies the whole problem. You've made an * awfully * big assumption. Just because you say there are multiple paths, does not make it so.

  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Ignoring your confusing A and B stuff and just addressing the question, it is in keeping with the Zen concept of 'emptying your cup'

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  • Anonymous
    1 decade ago

    Accurate knowledge leads to everlasting life; knowledge is power.

  • 1 decade ago

    logic is making deductions about things we don't know based on things we do know, so yes.

  • 1 decade ago

    Okay, but I'm not sure what this has to do with R & S.

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