Logic Quote by Morris F. Cohen
““Logic may be conceived as ruling out what is absolutely impossible, and thus determining the field of what in the absence of empirical knowledge is abstractly possible.””
About This Quote
Source Paper: “The Logic of Scientific Discovery”, 1975
Logic eliminates impossibilities, defining what can be considered possible when empirical data are absent.
In simple terms: Logic rules out the impossible to find what may be possible.
Key Takeaway
Use logic to explore feasible ideas without data.
Themes
philosophy
science
methodology
logic
Mood
analytical
reflective
inquisitive
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- research design
- philosophical debate
- theoretical modeling
- problem solving
Key Concepts
possible worlds
abstraction
theoretical limits
Questions to Reflect On
- What impossible ideas could become possible with logical analysis?
- How does logic guide scientific inquiry without data?
A Different Perspective
Logic alone cannot verify truth; empirical testing remains essential.
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