PHIL 114 (Symbolic Logic): U1

Logic

The science of correct reasoning

What is the task of logic?

The task of logic is to distinguish correct reasoning from incorrect reasoning.

Reasoning

The mental activity of making inferences, or solving problems by evaluating evidence, connecting ideas, applying rules or principles - often culminating in a judgement.

Inference

The mental process of deriving one statement or thought from one or more other statements or thoughts in a step by step manner.

Argument

A collection of at least two statements where one or more of the statements are offered as reasons for thinking that another statement in the collection is true.

Which is a mental process/activity, reasoning or argument?

Reasoning

Which is a static collection of statements, reasoning or argument?

Arguments

Which happens over time, reasoning or arguments?

Reasoning

Which exists all at once, reasoning or arguments?

Arguments

Which is aimed at truth, clarity, or understanding (goal directed), reasoning or arguments?

Reasoning

Which is fixed, reasoning or arguments?

Arguments

Which is often used to persuade, reasoning or arguments?

Arguments

Supporting statements (reasons) are known as:

Premises

The final supported statement is known as the:

Conclusion