Ch1: What is logic?

Question 1

define logic

Answer 1

system to differentiate between valid and invalid arguments

Question 2

define argument

Answer 2

piece of discourse containing some premises and a conclusion

Question 3

define premise(s)

Answer 3

statement(s) which are accepted as true

Question 4

define conclusion

Answer 4

statement whose truth the argument tries to establish

Question 5

define valid argument

Answer 5

conclusion follows from it’s premises

- depends on the form of the argument

Question 6

define invalid argument

Answer 6

conclusion does not follow from premises

Question 7

logic is… (2)

Answer 7

• independent of actual truth or falsity

- topic neutral

Question 8

define sound

Answer 8

valid argument with true premises