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  "author": "Maclain Hunter",
  "title": "A Rational Definition of Logic",
  "identifier": "hunter-rational-definition-applying-logic",
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  "content": "A Rational Definition of Logic:\n\nLogic is the coherent existence of the method of reasoning and the Rational Foundation of logical concepts and knowledge seeking, which allows us to know Reality and Logic itself; The Natural Order (of the Universe), which is absolute and consistent with proper order and logical consistency, and the Method of Reasoning (encompassing all coherent “methods of reasoning and sciences” plural) coherent with it - which validates and realizes that Natural Order (processing Reality).\n\nApplying Logic: \n\nTo apply Logic means to apply Logic as a/the “Logical Standard”. It means pattern matching between logical rules and statements or concepts being validated to make sure the concepts and statements in question align with the form of logical rules that are not themselves in question.",
  "formal": null,
  "structuredAuthoredProof": null,
  "authoredSteps": null,
  "recordedAt": "2026-10-03T01:37:12.530Z",
  "originalAuthoredAt": null,
  "propositionMeaningBoundary": "Atomic identifiers retain their meanings in the exact source. No arbitrary truth assignment establishes an ontological or empirical premise; the formal witness checks the written inference."
}