The Influence of A Determined Magical Index Othinus on the Magical Community

In the Index universe, one of the most prominent and intriguing characters is Othinus, an exceptionally powerful and determined magic user. Othinus possesses the title of the "Strongest Magical Index" and for good reason. She is able to manipulate reality itself, bending it to her will. Her abilities are immense and far surpass those of many other characters in the series. Othinus is known for her determination, as she is relentless in her pursuit of power and control. Her unwavering focus on achieving her goals is what makes her such a force to be reckoned with.

Her unwavering focus on achieving her goals is what makes her such a force to be reckoned with. Her determination is evident in her actions and the lengths she is willing to go in order to achieve her objectives. One of the defining moments that showcases Othinus' determination is the "World War III" arc.

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Following the rules of logic is the key to making a good argument for any proposition. Logic is something of a science, which with practice, can be mastered. The following is meant to be an amusing demonstration of logic by using an example of bad logic from a scene in the classic British comedy Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975).

You may watch the clip here and then see my analysis of the logical reasoning below:

An Inductive Argument:

At the beginning of the scene, the mob attempts to use inductive reasoning, which means they attempt to arrive at a conclusion ("She's a witch!") by way of empirical evidence. What evidence do they provide? A witch's nose, witch's clothing, a witch's hat, and a wart. The nose, clothing, and hat all fail to lead to the conclusion, because, as it turns out, they forced her to dress in such a way. Therefore, they are false premises (see the argument below). The wart alone, then, is insufficient to declare her a witch, because non-witches have warts. This is the problem with inductive arguments--they are not conclusively true with absolute certainty. Inductive arguments, at their best, can only suggest the truth of their conclusion with a high degree of probability. [1] Inductive arguments may be strong and cogent. If the given premises lead to the conclusion with a high degree of probability, it is strong. If the given premises are true and they lead to the conclusion, the argument is cogent. In this case, the argument is strong, but not cogent (because three of the premises are false).

1. The woman has a witch's nose, (false premise)
2. and [she is wearing] witch's clothing, (false premise)
3. and [she is wearing] a witch's hat. (false premise)
4. She has a wart. (insufficient for the conclusion)
5. Only witches have witches' noses, clothing, hats, and warts.
6. Therefore, she's a witch!

A Deductive Argument:

1. If she weighs the same as a duck, she'll float. (false, confuses weight with density)
2. she does weigh the same as a duck; (true in this case, if the scales are to be trusted)
3. [conclusion #1] Therefore, she'll float. (valid but unsound)
4. If she floats, she is made of wood. (false, many other things float)
5. She does float; (false/based on conclusion #1)
6. [conclusion #2] Therefore, she's made of wood. (valid but unsound)
7. If she's made of wood, she's a witch. (assumed by all in the scene to be true)
8. She is made of wood; (false/based on conclusion #2)
9. [conclusion #3] Therefore, she's a witch! (valid but unsound)

Unfortunately for the young lady accused, this crowd of peasants and their dim-witted leader, Sir Bedevere, do not understand that arguments can be valid but still untrue.
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[1] Scientific data and evidence presented in court are empirical data meant to construct an inductive argument. Scientific theories and verdicts in court can't be proven 100%; however, they can be demonstrated to be true beyond a "reasonable doubt."
[2] A syllogism is merely a form of argument in which a conclusion is inferred from two or more premises.
[3] I attempted to compose the argument in the same order as the film, but I couldn't make sense of it. Reworking it in reverse made it work.
[4] Each of the three deductive arguments that make up the larger argument that she is a witch are valid forms. The logical form that they are follow is called modus ponens, which means that the second line affirms the antecedent of the first first line. An explanation of the four valid deductive forms is beyond the scope of this post.
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Transcript:

Mob: "We've found a witch. May we burn her?"
Sir Bedevere: "How do you know she is a witch?"
Mob: "She looks like one!"

Man: "She turned me into a newt (pause). I got better"
Mob: "Burn her anyway!"
Sir Bedevere: "Quiet, Quiet, there are ways of telling if she is a witch. Tell me, what do you do with witches?"
Mob: "Burn 'em"
Sir Bedevere: "And what do you burn apart from witches?"
Mob: "More witches . (silence and pondering) . wood."
Sir Bedevere: "So, why do witches burn?"
Mob: " (pondering) because they're made of wood?"
Sir Bedevere: "Good . So, how do we well whether she is made of wood?"
Mob: "Build a bridge out of her."
Sir Bedevere: "Ah, but can you not also make bridges out of stone?"
Mob: "Oh yeah. "
Sir Bedevere: "Does wood sink in water?"
Mob: "No, it floats. Throw her into the pond!"
Sir Bedevere: "What also floats in water?"
Mob: "apples. cider. cherries. nuts. churches. very small rocks. lead. "
King Arthur: "A duck!"
Sir Bedevere: "Exactly. So, logically .
Mob: "If she weighs the same as a duck, she's made of wood."
Sir Bedevere: "And, therefore . "
Mob: "A witch!"

In this arc, Othinus takes on the entire world and seeks to reshape it according to her own desires. She stops at nothing to accomplish this, even going so far as to break down the barriers between dimensions and bring chaos to the entire universe. What sets Othinus apart from other characters is her unyielding determination to succeed, even in the face of seemingly insurmountable odds. She is willing to sacrifice anything and everything to achieve her goals and ensure her own dominance. Overall, Othinus is an exceptionally powerful and determined magical index in the Index universe. From her mastery over reality manipulation to her unwavering focus on achieving her goals, she is a force to be reckoned with. Her determination is what sets her apart and makes her such an intriguing and formidable character..

Reviews for "A Determined Magical Index Othinus: Defying the Laws of Magic"

1. Mary - 2/5

I was really excited to read "A determined magical index othinus" as I had heard great things about the previous books in the series. However, I found this particular installment to be a disappointment. The plot felt disjointed and lacked a clear direction, making it difficult for me to fully engage with the story. Additionally, I found the character development to be lacking. Many of the characters seemed one-dimensional and their actions and motivations were not well explained. Overall, this book did not live up to my expectations and I would not recommend it to fans of the series.

2. John - 3/5

While "A determined magical index othinus" had its moments of excitement and adventure, I found it to be a bit too predictable. The plot followed a formulaic structure and did not offer any surprising twists or turns. Additionally, I felt like the pacing was off, with some parts of the book dragging on while others felt rushed. The writing style was also not to my taste, as I found it to be overly descriptive and lacking in dialogue. While the concept of the story was intriguing, I believe it would have benefited from stronger execution.

3. Sarah - 2/5

I had high hopes for "A determined magical index othinus", but unfortunately, it did not meet my expectations. The protagonist lacked depth and came across as a generic hero figure. The world-building also seemed weak, with little explanation of the magical systems and rules. The dialogue felt forced and unnatural, making it difficult for me to connect with the characters. Overall, the book felt like a missed opportunity to create a captivating and immersive fantasy world. I would not recommend it to readers looking for a well-developed and engaging story.

A Determined Magical Index Othinus: Uniting Magic and Determination