formal logic

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Their method, which is based on the formal logic used by mathematicians and philosophers, captures the choices faced by a hacker who has access to the mobile phone and the PIN.

From Science Daily • Jan. 22, 2024

It’s no small achievement to make formal logic, game theory, statistics and Bayesian reasoning delightful topics full of charm and relevance.

From Washington Post • Oct. 7, 2021

But Snohetta’s initial scheme undid the formal logic of how the mass of the granite facade is poised on its monumental base of big-footed columns.

From New York Times • Dec. 5, 2018

Without even having to dip into formal logic, the long list of informal fallacies and extensive practice identifying them in real world discourse prepared me to be a discriminating adult.

From Slate • Sep. 3, 2015

In formal logic and in mathematics, proof is something absolute.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith