A logical
statement is one that conforms to one of a variety of rules that are used to
extrapolate from an
axiom or
premise.
Logical is in no way a synonym for
true or even
unemotional thought. For example, take the following logical argument.
- If a voice in my head tells me to do something, then I am receiving a command from God (If A, then B)
- If I receive a command from God, then I must do what it says. (If B, then C)
- A voice in my head tells me to kill people. (A)
- Therefore: I must do what it says. (C)
This is a logically valid statement, but it is probably not true. My high-school logic teacher (yes, I was lucky) used arguments based on the premise "
Cher is a
dog" to illustrate this point in less graphic ways.