a field of study that deals with the ways of thinking, explaining, and reasoning

logica
based on clear reasoning or sound judgment

logisch, rationeel
a person who specializes in or is skilled at symbolic logic and reasoning

logic, specialist in symbolische logica
the management of supplying labor and materials as needed for an operation or task

logistiek, logistiek management
a person who doubts or questions the sincerity and motives of others

cynicus, scepticus
having a distrustful or negative outlook, often believing that people are motivated by self-interest

cynisch, wantrouwig
a doubtful view toward others' honesty or intentions

cynisme, scepticisme
the display of extreme arrogance and disrespect toward others

hoogmoed, arrogantie
acting proud and looking down on others

hoogmoedig, arrogant
the process or result of something becoming smaller or compressed
to shorten by removing extra details or unnecessary content

condenseren, samenvatten
to talk down to someone or act superior

neerbuigend zijn, van bovenaf praten
behaving in a way that makes others feel inferior or belittled

neerbuigend, minachtend
the act of treating others as if they are less important

neerbuigendheid
the capability to read and write

geletterdheid, lees- en schrijfvaardigheid
focusing on the exact words only, without looking for deeper or implied meanings

letterlijk, tekstueel
intellectuals or well-educated people interested in literature and scholarly writing
written works that are valued as works of art, such as novels, plays and poems

literatuur
a movement or action of coming or going downward

afdaling, daling
moving from a higher to a lower place or position

afdalend, neergaand
