Chapter 6: The Biblical Basis for the Laws of Logic

Question 1

Absolute

Answer 1

Independent of arbitrary standards; being without exception or qualification.

Question 2

Abstract

Answer 2

Existing in thought as an idea but having no physical or material existence.

Question 3

Conceptual

Answer 3

Abstract; existing within the mind such as a thought or idea.

Question 4

Invariant

Answer 4

Not changing over time.

Question 5

Law of Identity

Answer 5

“A thing is itself” or “If A then A.

Question 6

Law of Non-Contradiction

Answer 6

The compound proposition “A and not-A” is always false. Or, “You cannot have A and not-A at the same time and in the same sense.”

Question 7

Law of the Excluded Middle

Answer 7

The compound proposition “A or not-A” is always true. Or, “Either A is true, or not-A is true.” A proposition always has the opposite truth value of its negation.

Question 8

Negation

Answer 8

The opposite proposition formed by adding “it is not the case that” to the original proposition.

Question 9

Omni-Present

Answer 9

Able to exist or exert power at all locations in space at the same time.

Question 10

Universal

Answer 10

Applicable everywhere.