Logic is an awesome tool that took us from Greek philosophers to the gates on our computers. The challenge with pure rationalism is checking the first principles that the thinking comes from. Logic can lead you astray if the principles are wrong, or you miss the complexity along the way.
On the missing first principles, look at Aristotle. One of the history's greatest logicians came to many false conclusions.
On missing complexity, note that Natural Selection came from empirical analysis rather than first principles thinking. (It could have come from the latter, but was too complex) [1]
This doesn't discount logic, it just highlights that answers should always come with provisional humility.
On the missing first principles, look at Aristotle. One of the history's greatest logicians came to many false conclusions.
On missing complexity, note that Natural Selection came from empirical analysis rather than first principles thinking. (It could have come from the latter, but was too complex) [1]
This doesn't discount logic, it just highlights that answers should always come with provisional humility.
And I'm still a superfan of Scott Aaronson.
[0] https://www.wired.com/story/aristotle-was-wrong-very-wrong-b...
[1] https://www.jstor.org/stable/2400494