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  In philosophy, an  argument  is a connected series of statements, including at least one  premise , intended to demonstrate that another statement, the  conclusion , is true. The statements that serve as premises and conclusions are sometimes referred to as “propositions.” Statements (or propositions) are declarative sentences. Propositional logic plays the main role in argument analysis. Propositional logic deals with logical relationships between propositions taken as wholes. Propositional logic is interested in how the truth value of compound claims depends on the truth value of the individual claims that make it up. The basic compound claims are conjunctions, disjunctions, conditionals and contradiction. In this blog let’s see about conditionals.

  "We define learning as the transformative process of taking in information that-when internalized and mixed with what we have experienced-changes what we know and builds on what we do. It's based on input, process, and reflection. It is what changes us." -From the New Social Learning by Tony Bingham and Marcia Conner- Learning is the acquisition of knowledge or skills through experiences, studying, or collaborating with others . Let us deeply swim inside.   Learning is the acquisition and mastery of what is already known by an individual. it is the extension and clarification of the meaning of an individual’s experiences. Acquiring knowledge and skills to be mentally available from memory so an individual can figure out future problems and opportunities. Learning involves strengthening correct responses and weakening incorrect responses which involve adding or changing information to memory. The U.S. Department of Labor recently reported that the average 18-year-old w...

     What is popping in your head when someone says the word 'Argument'? Even for me before studying philosophy, I think the word argument means a quarrel or conflict between people. A logical argument should not be confused with the type of argument you have with your sister or brother or any other person. Let’s look at a situation when my sister and I were arguing.      Me and my sister was arguing about whose turn it is to bring snacks from the kitchen. I told my sister that she should do it because she is a girl and girls are better at kitchen stuff. Sister responded that being a girl has nothing to do with whose turn it is. She reminded me that according to our work chart, we are responsible for our bearer work on alternate days. She told me she bought the snacks last day; therefore, it is my turn that day. I was defeated, finally, bought the snacks from the kitchen.      So, what is really mean by argument? The definition of...

"Philosophy if it cannot answer so many questions as we could wish, has at least the power of asking questions that increase the interest of the world, and show the strangeness and wonder lying just below the surface even in the commonest things of daily life"  -Bertrand Russell- As you read the heading, this blog is completely about Philosophy. Philosophy is all about the beautiful mystery behind history. The blog contains the basic idea about philosophy, about philosophical method and its branches.    WHAT IS PHILOSOPHY? The word philosophy covers a vast area in the real world. There is a series of answers to the question, What is Philosophy?. However,  Philosophy,  the rational, abstract, and methodical consideration of reality as a whole or of fundamental dimensions of human existence and experience. Philosophical inquiry is a central element in the intellectual history of many civilizations. Quite literally, the term philosophy is derived from Greek wo...

 What is the Socratic Method?     The Socratic method was derived from the Greek philosopher, Socrates. In order to delve into his students’ view, he would ask them questions until any contradictions were exposed. Socrates also used this method of questioning to encourage people to question the things they were told and to look beyond the obvious.      Under the Socratic method, there are various ways that professors can question their students.      For example, a professor might pick a student at random and question them (rapid-fire) for the entire duration of the class. The ultimate goal is to trip the student up and cause holes in their argument. Example of a Socratic Method Lesson     This type of lesson begins when the professor calls a student randomly and asks for a summary of the case from the previously assigned reading. The student will be required to recite a brief summary, including the facts of th...