Jewish Midrash

A method of investigation. Originally applied to interpretation of Torah & Jewish literature.

Muslim Patrons and Kabbalistic efforts broaden usage of Midrash.

Logic of Philosophical Discourse turns a series of facts into
a proposition, which comprises a new fact or 'truth'.

Example: [1] I kicked a cat. It rained. [2] I kicked a cat, then it rained. [3] If I kick a cat, it will rain.
The four logics employed in Midrash
Logic
Example
Syllogical A = B and B = C, therefor A = C.
(Meta)Proposotional -- generalization from (related?) facts. Dogs chew bones, Spike is a dog, therefor Spike chews bones. (with many more related facts)
Teleological Narrative - linking of facts that appeal to teleology (specific to culture or religion). Telling of tale with moral - Parabolic, Aesop's Fables
Non-Propositional of Fixed Association - Collection of unrelated idea without conclusion. Thought or spirituality invocation.

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