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The Impact of Critical Skills on America (#2 in Series)

The Impact of Critical Skills on America (#2 in Series) Two simple letters, “P” and “Q” with an arrow in between have powerful implications for politics. What does this expression mean? This is one of the simplest expressions in logic, and it is called a conditional proposition. It means, “P” implies “Q.” It can also […]

Sharpen Your Critical Thinking Skills By Understanding P → Q

This notation dates back to antiquity. Simply put, it says, “P implies Q; P is asserted to be true, so therefore Q must be true.” It is one of the simplest expressions of symbolic logic — it’s easy to remember — and it can be helpful to clarify your thinking and sharpen your analysis skill. […]

Logic Can Work Backwards – Sometimes . . . Richard Feynman Could Do It!

The traditional path for logical deduction is to progress from hypotheses (premises) to conclusions . . . or, as they say, “P” implies “Q.” It can work the other way, sometimes, but it’s risky business. The late great physicist, Richard Feynman, had the ability to think backwards and often did. When presented with a problem, […]