Deduktiivselt

Deduktiivselt is an Estonian adverb that translates to "deductively" in English. It refers to a method of reasoning where a conclusion is reached by logical deduction from general principles or premises. In deductive reasoning, if the premises are true and the logic is valid, the conclusion must necessarily be true. This is in contrast to inductive reasoning, which moves from specific observations to broader generalizations.

The concept of deduction is fundamental to logic and philosophy. A classic example of deductive reasoning is the syllogism: "All men are mortal. Socrates is a man. Therefore, Socrates is mortal." Here, the conclusion that Socrates is mortal is deduced from the general premise that all men are mortal and the specific premise that Socrates is a man. The truth of the conclusion is guaranteed by the truth of the premises.

In everyday language, "deduktiivselt" might be used to describe someone's analytical approach to a problem, suggesting they are systematically working through known facts to arrive at a solution. It implies a structured and logical thought process, moving from established truths to specific insights. For instance, a detective might solve a case "deduktiivselt" by piecing together clues and eliminating possibilities based on established facts. The term emphasizes a rigorous and unassailable path to a conclusion.