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In logic, a proposition is a declarative statement that can be either true or false, but not both. They are foundational to reasoning and arguments. Simple propositions can be formed using statements like 'The sky is blue' or 'The Earth is flat'. Complex propositions are built by combining simple propositions with logical connectives such as 'and', 'or', 'not', and 'if...then'. For example, "The sky is blue and the Earth is flat" is a complex proposition. Identifying propositions within a text helps us to analyze and evaluate arguments, as well as understand the underlying logic behind different viewpoints.