formal logic

Definitions

The study of inference with purely formal content, focusing on the structure of arguments rather than their specific subject matter.

A branch of logic that uses symbolic systems and mathematical notation to analyze the validity of deductive reasoning.

Examples

Formal logic provides the foundational framework for constructing valid mathematical proofs.

In computer science, formal logic is essential for designing algorithms and verifying software correctness.

The professor argued that a deep understanding of formal logic is necessary to identify fallacies in philosophical arguments.

Synonyms

symbolic logic mathematical logic deductive logic propositional logic predicate logic formal system calculus of logic

Antonyms

informal logic fuzzy logic intuitive reasoning illogicality fallacious reasoning subjective thought irrationality