Deduktibo

Deduktibo refers to deductive reasoning, a logical process where a conclusion is based on premises that are generally assumed to be true. It starts with a broad statement or hypothesis and examines the possibilities to reach a specific, logical conclusion. If the premises are true and the reasoning is valid, the conclusion must also be true.

This method of reasoning is often contrasted with inductive reasoning, which moves from specific observations to broader generalizations. In deductive reasoning, the conclusion is already contained within the premises, making it a top-down approach. For example, if it is true that all men are mortal, and it is true that Socrates is a man, then it must logically follow that Socrates is mortal. This type of reasoning is fundamental in mathematics, philosophy, and scientific hypothesis testing.

The validity of a deductive argument depends on its structure, not necessarily the truthfulness of its premises. An argument can be deductively valid even if its premises are false. However, when a deductively valid argument has true premises, it is considered sound, and its conclusion is guaranteed to be true. This rigorous structure makes deductive reasoning a powerful tool for establishing certainty and proving theorems.