LogicGraph : Benchmarking Multi-Path Logical Reasoning via Neuro-Symbolic Generation and Verification
Organizations: School of Computer Science and Technology, Xi’an Jiaotong University · Ministry of Education Key Laboratory of Intelligent Networks and Network Security, China · Department of Electrical Engineering, Stanford University · School of Computer Science and Technology, Tiangong University · Shaanxi Province Key Laboratory of Big Data Knowledge Engineering, China
Abstract
Evaluations of large language models (LLMs) primarily emphasize convergent logical reasoning, where success is defined by producing a single correct proof. However, many real-world reasoning problems admit multiple valid derivations, requiring models to explore diverse logical paths rather than committing to one route. To address this limitation, we introduce LogicGraph, the first benchmark aimed to systematically evaluate multi-path logical reasoning, constructed via a neuro-symbolic framework that leverages backward logic generation and semantic instantiation. This pipeline yields solver-verified reasoning problems formalized by high-depth multi-path reasoning and inherent logical distractions, where each instance is associated with an exhaustive set of minimal proofs. We further propose a reference-free evaluation framework to rigorously assess model performance in both convergent and divergent regimes. Experiments on state-of-the-art language models reveal a common limitation: models tend to commit early to a single route and fail to explore alternatives, and the coverage gap grows substantially with reasoning depth. LogicGraph exposes this divergence gap and provides actionable insights to motivate future improvements. Our code and data will be released at https://github.com/kkkkarry/LogicGraph.
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| Domain Category | Specific Fields (Examples) | # Samples | Percentage |
| Business & Finance | Quality Control, Insurance, Industrial Engineering, etc. | 207 | 23.0% |
| Environment & Science | Scientific Method, Biodiversity, Forestry, etc. | 187 | 20.8% |
| Medical & Health | Clinical Trials, Pharmacology, Emergency Medicine, etc. | 167 | 18.6% |
| Law & Governance | Regulatory Compliance, Legal Procedure, Litigation, etc. | 113 | 12.6% |
| Engineering & Tech | IoT, Software Development, Telecommunications, etc. | 94 | 10.4% |
| Humanities & Society | Sports, Visual Arts, Culinary Arts, etc. | 84 | 9.3% |
| Error Type | Detailed Description | Concrete Example |
| A. Semantic Comprehension (Information Processing Layer) | ||
| Semantic Misinterpretation | The model fails to correctly parse the linguistic meaning of a specific fact or rule. This often involves confusing the direction of causality or ignoring negations. | Context: “If A, then B.” Model interpretation: “If B, then A.” (Conditional inversion) Context: “John is not eligible.” Model interpretation: “John is eligible.” (Negation neglect) |
| Information Omission | The model completely ignores a critical piece of evidence or a constraint provided in the input context during the reasoning chain. | Context: “John has no medical insurance.” Error: The model concludes John proceeds with a procedure requiring insurance, failing to retrieve the negation fact. |
| Fact Hallucination | The model fabricates premises or assumes external knowledge that contradicts or is absent from the provided context. | Context: “John visits the hospital.” Error: The model adds “John has cancer” as a premise for deduction, despite no such mention in the text. |
| B. Logical Execution (Reasoning Layer) | ||
| Invalid Deduction | The derivation step is logically fundamentally flawed. Even if the premises are correct, the conclusion cannot be derived using standard logic (e.g., formal fallacies). | Premises: “Rule: If it rains, the ground is wet.” + “Fact: The ground is wet.” Conclusion: “Therefore, it is raining.” Reason: Fallacy of affirming the consequent. |