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Originally Posted by stargroup100

I think it's a malformed question because we need to agree on the scope of which "logic" is applied.

I use deductive logic whenever I'm constructing a sentence or reading a sentence. I'm using deductive logic whenever I use any kind of mathematical construct (2+2=4).

I use inductive logic every time I stand up and walk. I use inductive logic every time I choose to eat and eat food.

Of course this is a bit nitpicky, but the point is that we need to agree on what qualifies as each kind of logic in this case and under what contexts. And even then I don't think that's really easy or even possible to do.


Even if it wasn't a malformed question, ultimately I think it's a meaningless one as well. The foundation of all sciences is inductive reasoning. However, the models we use to understand and use science must utilize deductive reasoning. Why do we care which one has done more? What practical real world advantage can we gain by knowing the answer to this question?

that's my question for all of philosophy...