The logical consistency
Example: The logical consistency of his argument convinced the entire committee.
Definition
"The logical consistency" refers to the quality of an argument or set of statements where all parts fit together without contradictions, ensuring the reasoning is coherent and reliable. It is crucial in philosophy to maintain the integrity of conclusions drawn from premises.
Etymology
The phrase "the logical consistency" combines 'logical,' from the Greek 'logikos,' meaning pertaining to reason, and 'consistency,' derived from Latin 'consistentia,' meaning standing together. Did you know? The concept has been central to philosophical discourse since ancient times, emphasizing harmony in reasoning.
Learn to use this word actively
"The logical consistency" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select English as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account