The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #160442   Message #3805952
Posted By: Mr Red
20-Aug-16 - 11:43 AM
Thread Name: BS: Things that come naturally to you
Subject: RE: BS: Things that come naturally to you
Simple logic comes naturally to me.

Quote I had a class in college that covered logic, and I never understood why it would have to be taught

How many times have I picked my words carefully and said "this or that"
only to have it heard as "this and that"!

You don't have to understand boolean algebra to know the difference between "and" & "or". But sadly there are plenty who don't make the distinction unless "they" are speaking.
"Motivated Reasoning" - obviously.

Logic has to be taught to some, so it is taught to all? Cover the ground. Teaching essential life skills IMNSHO.

Don't even get me started on what constitutes the actual "next Sunday" - logic doesn't apply, dialect & upbringing rule that one!