Logic Flashcards
(7 cards)
1
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What is “logic”?
A
The study of reasoning and arguments. It seeks to evaluate arguments for validity, soundness and strength
2
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What is an argument?
A
Is a set of statements where some premises are intended to support the conclusion.
3
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Deductive reasoning
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Where a conclusion is impossible to be false if the statements that lead to it are true.
- Ex: syllogisms
4
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Inductive reasoning
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Where the conclusion is improbable to be false, but it could be even if the statements are all true.
- Ex: predictions
5
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Pure hypothetical syllogism
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- “If A, then B”
- “If B, then C”
- “If A, then C”
6
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Categorical syllogism
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- “A, B”
- “C, A”
- “C, B”
7
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Arguments Test
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- Truth value: statements true or false
- Validity: structure/formula
- Soundness: both tests passed
