Is life all logic?

[celiaKitten]

When you make decisions or form opinons, do you let any of your emotion play a role?

I've recently been told that I *shouldn't* let emotion play a role.

I thought that logic and emotion, hand in hand helped you establish a healthy balance on which to form opinions and make decisions.

Or am I just crazy?

 

[amelia]

i think emotion is what makes life worth living. when i make a decision, i consider all of the logical things and then i weigh that against my emotions. i think you're right to balance between the two.

 

[JerseyBoy]

Unless your name is Spock your emotions will always play a part in all your thought processes.

Emotions can play the wicked instigator when we try to make choices on the spot...hell they even tell us not to go to the grocery strore when your hungry

I can't think of a situation where emotion doesn't make a play...
-ws

When you make decisions or form opinons, do you let any of your emotion play a role?

 

[celiaKitten]

i think emotion is what makes life worth living. when i make a decision, i consider all of the logical things and then i weigh that against my emotions. i think you're right to balance between the two.

*whew* thank you amelia. I was actually beginning to wonder if I had problems..lol.

*grrr* Excuse me, I have to go to the blurt thread now...*grumble*

 

[markb325]

I have enough logic dealing with computers. Personal life is completely emotional.

 

[Mellon Collie]

It really depends on the subject matter.

Sometimes I can be very cold and calculating and sometimes my decision is based on nothing more than how I feel.

 

[Lasz]

It varies from situation to situation.
sometimes you need logic sometimes emotions.

Imagine if we always used logic, we would all be Vulcans!
(Ok I am a nerdy trekkie, but hey Star Trek makes me think about the two more then anything else)

 

[floridaguy64]

Life tends to be emotionally logical........

It really depends on the subject matter.

Sometimes I can be very cold and calculating and sometimes my decision is based on nothing more than how I feel.

What is more logical the the human emotion? Isn't it not logical that a human would have a more emotionally developed brain?

Even when we are cold and calculative, doesn't emotion dictate that we be that way in that certain situation? Emotionless behavior is dictated by emotion.............

I'll let the casual reader figure it out.............................

 

[ksmybuttons]

I think education should be added to your logic and emotion in your response. Education is first.

Then there is personal bias based on culture, personal ethics and belief systems. Emotion is based on these.

Logic is relative. Some people's logic is truly beyond my comprehension...

 

[celiaKitten]

I think education should be added to your logic and emotion in your response. Education is first.

Then there is personal bias based on culture, personal ethics and belief systems. Emotion is based on these.

Logic is relative. Some people's logic is truly beyond my comprehension...

Excellent point, kmb! I heartily agree.

 

[floridaguy64]

I think education should be added to your logic and emotion in your response. Education is first.

Then there is personal bias based on culture, personal ethics and belief systems. Emotion is based on these.

Logic is relative. Some people's logic is truly beyond my comprehension...

Quite well put, as our emotions for the most part are based upon the basic education given us by our parents as very small children.

 

[Needssome]

You have to include emotion into every equation. And I must agree that some people's logic is beyond me. It might seem logical to throw out the teddy bear you've had since you were a kid since it's just sitting on a shelf and you don't play with toys anymore. But the emotional side tells you that you'll miss it, and that no matter how illogical it sounds, it still gives you comfort.

 

[Dillinger]

I don't know how people can't be influenced by their emotion.

Its not all logic. And logic doesn't always lead to the right decision.

There is instinct. There is emotion. There are obligations. There are so many many factors.

Logic also takes many forms. Its illogical to sacrifice yourself for another if you view it from a strictly Darwinian sense - but people do sacrifice themselves everyday for loved ones, children, relatives and friends (even Strangers - think of the police and fireman on 9/11).

 

[TWB]

Yes = U + v-2
___________

No = v-2 + U

I guess it is yes and no.

 

[Fly_On_Wall]

everything I do I do cause of how I feel not cause it's logical

well I work logicaly but only if I 'feel' like it

your not crazy kitty.

 

[ksmybuttons]

I don't know how people can't be influenced by their emotion.

Its not all logic. And logic doesn't always lead to the right decision.

There is instinct. There is emotion. There are obligations. There are so many many factors.

Logic also takes many forms. Its illogical to sacrifice yourself for another if you view it from a strictly Darwinian sense - but people do sacrifice themselves everyday for loved ones, children, relatives and friends (even Strangers - think of the police and fireman on 9/11).

Logic is based on knowledge. If it is limited or faulty knowledge then so is the logic. Logic seems to be one of those words like potential, talent, experience. Just because you have it doesn't mean it is good...

 

[floridaguy64]

Bravo!

Logic is based on knowledge. If it is limited or faulty knowledge then so is the logic. Logic seems to be one of those words like potential, talent, experience. Just because you have it doesn't mean it is good...

And since knowledge is the basic for logic............ where did we learn our most basic of knowledge? Whose gave us via their genes our basic instincts? parents.

What seemed illogical to you as a child tends to be more logical as you grow............. Have you ever heard yourself say "Oh my God, I'm turning into my parents"?

Think about it.

 

[mischeviousmisti]

i'm one of those people that can't do anything w/o feeling it out first. i can think logically but for the most part im a very emotional thinker. i'd like to think i've made some very good decisions in my life. i think a nice balance is best though in most situations.

 

[Hamletmaschine]

I always think it's hilarious how passionate some people get in insisting that logic and emotion are two separate things.

The reason why some people's reasoning escapes us is simple: they're arguing from different first premises. Without shared first premises, logic is as flimsy as a house of cards.

 

[celiaKitten]

I always think it's hilarious how passionate some people get in insisting that logic and emotion are two separate things.

The reason why some people's reasoning escapes us is simple: they're arguing from different first premises. Without shared first premises, logic is as flimsy as a house of cards.

Makes sense, but attempt to answer this: Why do you think some insist that logic is the only appropriate tool to use when arguing or making an important decision?

 

[mischeviousmisti]

Makes sense, but attempt to answer this: Why do you think some insist that logic is the only appropriate tool to use when arguing or making an important decision?

because they're full of bastardly psycho babble and have managed to pervert their senses to not sense anymore... *angrily thinking about past "friend"..... doing what your heart tells you is the best way to go about everything methinks.

 

[celiaKitten]

If I had followed my heart, I would be in a much different place today.

Don't know if that's good or bad. It just is.

 

[Wolf_Song]

When you make decisions or form opinons, do you let any of your emotion play a role?

I've recently been told that I *shouldn't* let emotion play a role.

I thought that logic and emotion, hand in hand helped you establish a healthy balance on which to form opinions and make decisions.

Or am I just crazy?

You already had the answer yourself with your statement of;

" I thought that logic and emotion, hand in hand helped you establish a healthy balance on which to form opinions and make decisions. "

Which could be seen as second guessing which every one does.

Then you chose to brilliantly reach out and ask for others opinions. Which shows that you worried emotionally of the matter and logically asked others for answers. With all considered, you took a healthy approach with balancing your emotions and logic. With an open heart and mind you shared your thoughts, which is commendable in its own right.

Hearts blessings to yourself and all whom posted herein

 

[celiaKitten]

Re: Re: Is life all logic?

You already had the answer yourself with your statement of;

" I thought that logic and emotion, hand in hand helped you establish a healthy balance on which to form opinions and make decisions. "

Which could be seen as second guessing which every one does.

Then you chose to brilliantly reach out and ask for others opinions. Which shows that you worried emotionally of the matter and logically asked others for answers. With all considered, you took a healthy approach with balancing your emotions and logic. With an open heart and mind you shared your thoughts, which is commendable in its own right.

Hearts blessings to yourself and all whom posted herein

Dude, you just blew my drunken mind!!!