In arguing against the induction that he felt was still widely in use, he described deductive logic, which subjects a hypothesis to empirical testing, as the way to corroborate theory.

In this case, the conclusion contradicts the deductive logic of the preceding premises, rather than deriving from it.

For the most part this discussion of logic deals only with deductive logic.

It includes also a dependence on deductive logic as a basis for practical conclusions and actions.

We can not use deductive logic to infer predictions about future observations based on past observations because there are no valid rules of deductive logic for such inferences.

It has a 15-question test on deductive reasoning.

Wasps are the first insects to exhibit a type of deductive reasoning, which for centuries was believed to be a hallmark of human intelligence.

You didn't need great gifts of deductive reasoning to assume that an omelette sandwich might be possible.

The last three patterns use deductive reasoning, starting with the conclusion or axiom and then explaining, proving, or applying the idea.

It requires the companies to analyse data and use deductive reasoning to make accusations against their customers.