Tag: Logic
A Lesson in Logic: O’Reilly Reminds Us Who Not to Fear
via the O'Reilly Factor July 27, 2011.
Video: Huffington Post
“Breivik is not a Christian; that’s impossible. No one believing in Jesus commits mass murder.” A short tutorial in logic, as taught by television personality Bill O’Reilly.
Kees van Deemter: The importance of being vague
Liz Else March 15, 2010.
Print: NewScientist
In his book Not Exactly: In praise of vagueness, Kees van Deemter argues that the very foundations of science don’t come in black and white. I spoke with him about seeing the world in shades of grey.
More Than Logical: A Place for the Emotions in Humanism
Rick Heller November 30, 2009.
Print: New Humanism
Logic alone is not enough to make good decisions. Neuroscience shows that emotions, intuition, and creative insight all have a role, as long as they are examined critically.
Putting faith in its place
QualiaSoup September 16, 2009.
Video: YouTube
A remarkably clear video presentation of the logical fallacies underlying claims of faith.







