A Critical Solution Proposal on the Nature of Hypothetical Syllogisms Within the Framework of Mental Logic Theory and Classical Logic
Zihinsel Mantık Teorisi ve Klasik Mantık Çerçevesinde Hipotetik Kıyasların Neliğine Eleştirel Bir Çözüm Önerisi
Abstract
This study examines the theory of mental logic, which partially rejects the ontological reality of logic as a mode of thinking, by analyzing it in the context of hypothetical syllogisms and comparing it with classical logic. These two systems are subjected to a critical evaluation using formal tools. The comparison reveals that while the hypothetical syllogism of classical logic and the schemas proposed by mental logic overlap at certain points, they adopt different approaches in explaining the systematic fallacies that arise in the reasoning process. To interpret and overcome this divergence, an alternative theoretical model has been developed based on the concepts of "necessity," "possibility," and "impossibility" as proposed by modal logic. This new model not only bridges the gap between classical and mental logic but also aims to enhance individuals awareness and establish a more solid and coherent foundation for hypothetical reasoning. Consequently, the model demonstrates that the syntactic structure inherent in the human mind can be reconstructed through various epistemological perspectives.
Keywords
Formal logic, mental logic, reasoning, hypothetical syllogism, necessity, possibility, impossibility.
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