Logic doesnt exist

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Burden of proof is on Con to prove that logic exists, and he must prove that logic exists without using any logic.

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avatar Pro #1

"Burden of proof is on Con to prove that logic exists, and he must prove that logic exists without using any logic." - From description


the problem for my opponent is a very simple one. He must not use any logic. However, each claim is made out of logic. "Logic exists" is a logical claim which says "Logic = exists" and this claim depends on logic to be true, in order for claim to be true.


In other words, my opponent must not make any claims, because each claim he makes is either using logic, some logical connective such as "is, are, or, =", or not having any sense which then makes him unable to prove logic.


So each claim he makes is either using logic, or is illogical.


If he attempts to make any claim, he loses debate by default.


to make matters a bit worse, each proof for logic would come in form of a claim, and each claim depends on logic to be true, which then creates circular reasoning, a logical fallacy.


Each claim requires reason in order to be true, and each reason is also a claim which requires a reason to be true. this forces only 3 possible results: infinite reasoning (impossible), circular reasoning (fallacy), or unproved (opponent fails to meet burden of proof).


My opponent might counter and say denying logic is nonsense and self contradiction, but such counter only works if logic is true, and such counter depends on logic in order to be true, thus it cannot be used to prove logic at the same time without creating another circular reasoning. Contradiction argument only works if logic is already true, which still needs proving.


"Counter(contradiction) true because of logic, logic true because of counter(contradiction)".


Circular reasoning


I could say logic is false because logic is false. So if we accept circular reasoning as valid, it doesnt prove logic any more than it disproves it.


Once again, my opponent is not allowed to use logic to prove logic. thus, any claim he makes must be not logical by default, and not logical claims cannot be used to prove anything, thus logic is unproved.


truly, all reasoning is circular, infinite or unproved, and all 3 of these reasonings are flawed and can be used to likewise disprove said reasoning.


Further, my opponent suffers from problem of definitions. But all definitions contain words, and those words need further definitions, which contain words which need definitions, which again contain words, which need definitions.


thus, all definitions are circular, infinite or undefined in a definition tree.


Observations dont prove definitions or logic, because observations depend on definitions or logic. You cannot observe anything to make induction without relying on law of identity. You cannot make any definition with observation without likewise relying on law of identity.


thus, a crucial problem: Logic to be true depends on definitions, and definitions to be true depend on logic. this creates circular dependence and circular reasoning. Same with observations. Observations depend on logic and definitions, and logic and definitions depend on observations. thus, observations cannot be used to prove logic or definitions.




Science is observations. However, the problem with science is that it uses observations to prove observations, in other words, it uses circular logic.


You cannot prove observations with non-observations, and proving observations using observations is circular logic.



So my opponent now has to explain how are observations proved without observations. So my opponent now must either explain observations using observations, or observations using non-observations.


Can non-observations prove observations?


No. Non-observations by definition dont observe anything, and if they dont observe anything, they are not observation of anything, thus no observation is proved by them.


It is not proved that person observes anything. Person cannot prove that person observes anything.


this is not to be confused with existence of logic and definitions, which is a separate issue. Logic and definitions are always one of 3: circular, infinite or unproved.


If you think about it, all claims are made out of words, and all words out of definitions which are further made out of words.


Because of this, all definitions are circular, infinite or unproved. there is no 4th option when each word has to be defined. When each word has to be defined using other word, it is not possible to have a complete system, it is not possible to complete the definitions because in the system there is always some word which is undefined or defined with circular definition.


Because of this, all definitions are flawed, in other words, undefined, and thus all words are equally undefined and flawed. this means that science which depends on use of definitions fails because definitions fail.


then consider the logic and reasoning. In logic and reasoning, each claim requires a reason in order to be true. But each reason is also a claim which needs a reason for it to be true. this results in circular reasoning or unproved reasoning, because for each reason, a new claim is made which needs another reason.


From this, we see that person doesnt actually have any way of proving observations true, and due to this, person can never prove science of observations.


If two things cannot be proved true, then two things are equally true.


So observations, even if consistent, cannot be proved true and not a simulation.


Many people will say "theists are using Bible to prove Bible".


But many people use things outside Bible to prove things outside Bible, which is same circular logic because you eventually run out of reasons for every reason.


You cannot have reason for every reason, and reason why every reason is a reason.

avatar Con #2

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#26
--> @SatanLucy

Again, contradictions can only exist with logic. If there is not logic, we can't even have contradictions.

Contradiction means that something false is true or something true is false.

Without logic, things cannot be true or false.

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#25
--> @SomeDebatePerson

"How do you know it's a contradiction?"

It is a contradiction if logic is true. So if logic is true, logic at the same time must be false. this is why logic cannot exist, because when we assume it does, we end up in contradiction.

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#24
--> @SatanLucy

You're saying logic leads to logical contradictions.

How do you know it's a contradiction?

If logic doesn't exist, then nothing is a contradiction since everything makes sense because nothing makes sense.

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#23
--> @SomeDebatePerson

"Pro tried to prove logic doesn't exist by using logic. "

It is actually using logic to show logic is self-contradiction.

Sort of like, if logic is true, then logic leads into self contradiction.

this isnt same as saying logic is true.

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#22
--> @whiteflame

thank you for voting!

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#21

See? Not an easy win lmao

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#20

I meant it conceptually

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#19

Its not really an easy win, given how voters tend to ignore description very often, this could have gone either way.

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#18

so you wanted an easy win, but it doesn't work like that😭

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#17

Given how voters tend to ignore my arguments, and often description too, this seems more than fair.

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#16

the topic seems interesting, although in the debate you only want to win setting off fucked up clauses

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#15

lol

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#14

Do you guys have some obligation to accept my debates? If debate is bad, just dont accept. Like, no one forces you.

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#13
--> @GreatfulGoy

exactly, it just scales the ratio lol

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#12
--> @Kohai, @whiteflame

Please stop these debates being Rated. They violate yoyr topic rules because the descriptions make them semantic truisms.

SatanLucy has made at least 5 of these.

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#11

I couldn't use words such as Is, Are, Euqal, therefore.
so I made up not existing words written within the ordder that worked the best in my brain.
Y'all won't understand anything I wrote, therefore any kind of structure that regulates the words that are being said is the proof of the existence of the logic

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#10
--> @pierree

good luck, I made an argument early

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#9

ugh

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#8

You will have to wait a week or two to surprise me, sorry.

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#7

my dear let me surprise you

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#6

publish your argument

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#5

save your arguments for debate, but if those are your arguments, you already lost anyway.

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#4

let's put it this way, is better, we follow a linguistic structure, if I just modify the structure in the sentence: I like playing with cats, in something like: cats I playing like, you wouldn't be able to understand what I mean, therefore there must be an axiomatic structure that defines the functions of what it's said

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#3

I have half of an idea how to prove this paradox, which is actually just maths

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#2

Lucy honestly, if logic doesn't exist then the language we talk wouldn't be understood by others

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#1

proving an idea such as logic without giving any would be just proving it doesn't exist in the first place ig
ok yeah that's messed up fr

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#5
Criterion Pro Tie Con
Winner
Con doesn't use logic, but he doesn't prove logic exists either. This was a trap debate, and the only way for Con to win was to challenge the rules.
Criterion Pro Tie Con
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Pro tried to prove logic doesn't exist by using logic.

Pro used logic, proving logic does exist.

Pro proved the burden of proof for con, so con wins the debate.
whiteflame
whiteflame Global Moderator
#3
Criterion Pro Tie Con
Winner
How does one prove logic exists without using logic? I think Pro meant this debate to be impossible for Con to prove, but this ends up backfiring. I couldn't make heads or tails of Con's argument, so it definitely does not include logic. But the fact that I couldn't do so means I have one of two take-aways: either Con's illogic comes as a result of the absence of logic or the absence of logic strongly suggests the existence of logic. Pro's argument, being logical, precludes the former (ironically, Pro's long argument in support of the resolution does more to undermine his position than Con's does). So Con's statement implies the latter. Ergo, I vote Con.
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Criterion Pro Tie Con
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Logic is a fundamental subject that shapes the way we think, reason, and argue. It goes far beyond being a mere tool for solving problems or making decisions—it’s the very foundation of clear thinking. Whether you’re debating with friends or analyzing complex philosophical questions, logic is always at work. At its core, logic is about distinguishing between valid and invalid arguments. But this seemingly simple definition encompasses a broad range of interpretations, as various thinkers have sought to describe the essence of logic in their own terms. The subject has evolved over centuries, from the ancient Greek philosophers to contemporary scholars, with each offering unique perspectives on what logic truly is. Con does not use logic in his round so you cannot understand his statement. This proves that logic exists. My vote goes to Con.
Criterion Pro Tie Con
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A silitely disgusting semantic trap just like many other debates Pro has made.

Pro wins because Con literally forfeits andnhad a forced forfeit anyway as he was banned to use any logic.