Flashcards: Mastering Logic and Critical Thinking — 10 cards

Logic — definition?

Study of valid inference and reasoning.

Logic — definition?

Study of valid inference and reasoning principles.

Argument components — roles?

Premises support a conclusion.

Argument — components?

Premises supporting a conclusion.

Validity — property?

Conclusion follows logically from premises.

Validity — property?

If premises true, conclusion must be true.

Soundness — condition?

Valid argument with all true premises.

Deductive reasoning — nature?

Derives certain conclusions from general premises.

Inductive reasoning — nature?

Makes probable conclusions from observations.

Logical fallacy — meaning?

Error in reasoning or flawed argument.