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Logic: The Art of Thinking |
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LOGIC LOGIC is employing reasoning in the evaluation of thinking: using reason in deciding what to think and to do. LOGIC involves examining the relation of evidence to conclusions and employing techniques for the control of thought in the evaluation and formation of arguments.
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Argument: Premises and a conclusion Premises are Propositions or Statements Statements are sentences (utterances) that make claims Claims are true or false utterances premise Propositions 1. declaratory premise 2. interrogatory premise 3. exclamatory -------------- 4. imperative Conclusion
Argument: Premises Evidence Reasons - Self Controlled Thought lead to warrant method for fixing beliefs support ____________ __________ ________ ______________________ Conclusion Position Beliefs Habits of Acting
Logic is the study of arguments. Critical thinking is using logic in formulating and evaluating arguments. Critical thinking examines the relation of premises to conclusions the relation of evidence to conclusions the reasoning used in fixing beliefs
Reasoning is the process of self controlled thought which establishes the most acceptable method for fixing beliefs which are one's habits of acting.
Functions of Reasoning and Logic:
POWER: to force or compel or direct belief(conclusions) based upon evidence or reasons.
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