Logikebene

LogikEbene is a term used in German-speaking discussions of logic and formal reasoning to denote a level of abstraction within a hierarchical structure of reasoning. It refers to a layer where certain statements, rules, and concepts are formulated and manipulated, distinct from the subject matter of study (the object level) and from rules about the logic itself (the meta level).

In formal logic the object language contains the expressions being studied, while the meta-language is used to discuss syntax, proofs, and semantics. The idea of a LogikEbene helps to articulate these layers and to avoid conflating statements about a theory with statements within the theory. In computer science and artificial intelligence, a LogikEbene may refer to the layer where knowledge representation and inference rules operate, separated from higher levels that manage control, explanation, or meta-reasoning.

The term is not part of a single standardized framework; its precise meaning can vary by author and context. It is commonly invoked to clarify discussions of abstraction, to separate content from form, and to support careful analysis of how different logical components interact. Related concepts include metalogic, object language, meta-language, and hierarchical approaches to logic and knowledge representation.