Logic As A Semantic Resource In The Language Of Law And Religion

Abstract

Logic is a branch of philosophy which is essentially a study of the art and science of correct reasoning (Baronett, 2008). There is interplay between logics and linguistics which is evident in Logical-Semantics which contributes to cooperation and understanding in human communication (Grice, 1975). This paper argues that the study of logics is relevant and can help in characterizing and exhibiting a practice of correct reasoning and avoiding bad reasoning while using language in fields such as law and religion. These two registers principally rely on semantics.