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When and when not to think logically 19 Articles

  • 1 of 19

    by Hal Lillywhite

    Should you think rationally or intuitively? Well, if you are rowing a boat, which oar should you use? Rational and intuitive thought are like the left and right oars, in nearly all situations they are best used together....read more

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    by Perry McCarney

    The ability to think logically is a useful tool that everyone should keep in their mental capabilities cupboard, but it is not the be-all and end-all of even such activities as problem solving, planning or the process of s...read more

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    by Darian Peters

    The explicit use of logical thought is unique to the human species, and its importance to us should never be underestimated. Logic has allowed the construction and continued progress of modern civilization. It lies at the ...read more

  • 4 of 19

    by Paul Lines

    To think with logic or not with logic, that is the question? But what is the answer, when should you use logical thought and when should logic be ignored? In reality it is impossible to give a precise reply. Although there...read more

  • 5 of 19

    by EMSalem

    How not to think logically invites the question, when should we think logically and when should one think illogically? I have no idea. But I am trying to illogically think logically: If I were standing in the middle of fou...read more

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    by P.A.Orange

    Fighting emotion with logic is like fighting fire with a hurricane. It should work, right? Unfortunately, the swirling air ends up sending the blaze out of control. Your efforts backfire on you faster than you can say Fahr...read more

  • 7 of 19

    by Jon Barnard

    When and when not to think logically: This question is moot, since the very act/process of thinking is logical by definition. You could disagree, but then you'd have to either A) expand the definition of 'thinking'...read more

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    by Stanley Roberts

    Based on the situation one is faced with will decide whether or not we think something out logically or not. Basically what I am saying is that in our everyday lives we have been taught through repetition to do certain tas...read more

  • 9 of 19

    by M. J. Joachim

    Casting the Logical Vote You should think logically when you cast your vote. You should study the candidates and issues, weighing them against your core values. You should be fair and reasonable, taking into account t...read more

  • 10 of 19

    by Nancy L. Young-Houser

    To think in a logical manner requires the proper application of unspoken words with a bit' of common sense - more would be better, but in today's society that would be pushing it. A prime example is myself, as I am not too...read more

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    by Raven Lebeau

    I find the title of this article extremely disturbing, because it implies there are different types of thinking applicable in different situations. This fallacy is what keeps the vast majority of people from being good pr...read more

  • 12 of 19

    by Michael Gill

    There are many things in life that can be considered an art form, yet still be subjected to the laws of science and observation. The ability to think logically and detect patterns is one of the primary characteristics of t...read more

  • 13 of 19

    by Rex Trulove

    It would be a great temptation for a person who is logical minded to say that there is never a time when we should not think logically. Likewise, someone who doesn't think logically might have an impulse to say "never". ...read more

  • 14 of 19

    by Sharon Dewar

    When it comes to love there is no logic. It starts with a gut feeling. Something you know deep down in the very marrow of your bones, but there may not be any logical reasoning or evidence to support your inner knowledge t...read more

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    by Aldo Bonincontro

    Logic thinking is always useful at work, when this is not very creative (but harmful if you are an artist!), in scientific research and crime investigations to examine facts, data and circumstances about persons and phenom...read more

  • 16 of 19

    by John McDevitt

    When and when not to think logically If you think logical problem solving is work, you're right....no, left (brain that is). While the left side of your brain loves to work, the right is the playful side, the part of you ...read more

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    by Kevin J. Putnam

    Thinking implies the use of logic. Thinking is a process that by itself incorporates logic, though thinking uses a more than just the application of logic. When thinking you use your past experiences and creative processes...read more

  • 18 of 19

    by Katherine Dai

    I was sitting in my science lesson a few weeks back, and the teacher had set us a simple task of going on the computer and researching about space, planets etc. In true teenage-like style, me and my friend i was sitting ne...read more

  • 19 of 19

    by Madhusoodanan.K.P.

    When and when not to think logically depends on the situation and the experience of a particular person. Several times,we often do things by reflex action and by a "huncch" and not by logical thinking. For example,wh...read more

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