the Ramsey test

The Ramsey test is a way to evaluate whether a statement, especially a conditional one ("If... then..."), feels logically consistent or plausible. It involves imagining the condition as true and then assessing whether the conclusion still makes sense or remains consistent within that hypothetical scenario. For example, to test “If it rains, the ground gets wet,” you imagine it raining and then check if the ground being wet still seems logical. This method helps in understanding and analyzing conditionals by mentally "testing" their validity in hypothetical situations.