ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Intermediate logic

Intermediate logic is a big word that means learning about how to think really carefully and make good arguments. Imagine you are playing a game with your friend and you want to convince them to play a certain way. You need to make good points and explain why your way is the best way to play. This is what intermediate logic is all about - learning how to make good arguments!

To do this, we use special rules called "logical operators" which help us connect ideas together. For example, if I say "I have a cat" and "my cat is furry", we can connect these ideas using the logical operator "and" to say "I have a cat and my cat is furry".

We also use other logical operators like "or" and "not", which help us express ideas in different ways. For example, "I have a cat or I have a dog" means that I either have a cat or a dog, but not both, and "not having a cat" means that I don't have a cat at all.

Now, in intermediate logic we learn how to arrange these ideas and logical operators in the best way possible to create a strong argument. We also learn how to spot mistakes in other people's arguments and how to make sure our own arguments are strong and convincing.

So think of intermediate logic as a big toolbox of special rules and techniques that help us make great arguments and think like a pro!