On Tue, 26 Sep 2023 10:32:37 -0700 (PDT), John Corbett <
[email protected]> wrote:
On Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 11:01:39?AM UTC-4, Gil Jesus wrote:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ALQhp6-j10w
The video begins with an oxymoron, "It is a logical assumption...". There is nothing logical about
assumptions. Assumptions are conclusion made in lieu of evidence. There is nothing logical
about that.
Google Bard calls you a liar.
Is the term "logical assumption" an oxymoron?
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Whether or not the term "logical assumption" is an oxymoron depends on
how you define the terms "logical" and "assumption."
Logical means based on or in accordance with the principles of logic.
Assumption is something that is accepted as true or as likely to be
true without proof.
A logical assumption is therefore an assumption that is based on or in accordance with the principles of logic.
Some people might argue that a logical assumption is an oxymoron
because an assumption is, by definition, something that is not known
to be true. In this sense, any assumption, even a logical one, could
be considered a contradiction.
However, others might argue that a logical assumption is not an
oxymoron because it is possible to make assumptions that are based on
evidence and that are consistent with the rules of logic. For example,
if I assume that the sun will rise tomorrow, I am making a logical
assumption because this assumption is based on evidence from the past.
Ultimately, whether or not a logical assumption is an oxymoron is a
matter of definition.
In my opinion, the term "logical assumption" is not an oxymoron. I
believe that it is possible to make assumptions that are based on
evidence and that are consistent with the rules of logic. However, it
is important to note that all assumptions are still assumptions, and
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And unlike Huxkster - who posts Google Bard comments that are PLAINLY
AND OBVIOUSLY wrong, I stand by this answer.
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