At first glance, “logic” appears to be a reasonably straightforward concept to grasp. Two plus two equals four, and four plus four equals eight, that’s logic; Right? We are faced with a question and we find the solution which best answers that question. “Illogicality” however, is much harder to place a clear cut definition upon; what if an individual chooses not to eat, despite the fact they are hungry at the time? Is this solution logical? Many would argue that it is not, considering that what adds up on one end does not seem to equal what comes out on the other.
As defined by the rules of logic, hunger is meant to be satiated by the process of eating and digestion and therefore the individual’s choice not to satisfy their hunger is considered “illogical.” This however is a gross over simplification of the variety of factors which play a role in determining what people perceive to be “right” and “wrong,” “logical” and “illogical,” “good” or “bad.” All choices are made for a reason, regardless of their outcome being perceived by others as logical or not. One of the few rare consistencies that still holds true today is that of cause and effect. What one individual may perceive to be illogical may make perfect sense in the eyes of another. Therefore, the Achilles’ heel of logic is personal choice and perception.
When the mind is conflicted with questions regarding simple numerical equations or memorizing menial facts, logic can easily be applied to the situation in order to determine the most clearly defined and indisputable answer. However, when the mind is conflicted with questions which regard the most beyond comprehensible and deepest of human emotions, logic can not be clearly defined but merely split into a variety of almost equally justifiable potentially logical choices. Ergo the problem of choice is once again inserted into the picture.
If logic could simply be applied to any potential dilemma then there would be no wars, controversial debates, human difference or uniqueness at all. All existence would be determined solely upon the laws of logic and not upon that which we may never truly understand; the human emotions such as hatred and of course above all, love.