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“No mistake is more common and more fatuous than appealing to logic in cases which are beyond her jurisdiction.” quote by Samuel Butler
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“No mistake is more common and more fatuous than appealing to logic in cases which are beyond her jurisdiction.”

Samuel Butler

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Source Essay: "The Logic of the Jurisdiction" (1880) by Samuel Butler

Relying on logic for matters beyond its scope is foolish and misleading.

In simple terms: Logic fails outside its limits.

Key Takeaway

Know when logic no longer applies.

Themes

logic jurisdiction fallacy

Mood

cautious analytical

Type

philosophical critical

When to use this quote

  • legal reasoning
  • scientific research
  • policy making

Key Concepts

epistemology critical thinking

Questions to Reflect On

  • When should you defer to expertise over pure reasoning?
  • What are the dangers of over‑logicalizing?
A Different Perspective

Logic cannot replace expertise in specialized fields.

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