LOGIC (LAW 121)
KEY FACTS
KEY TERMS
KEY RULES
CHAPTER ONE
DEFINITION OF LOGIC
,Logic is derived from logike and logos, Greek words meaning
thought or reason. Therefore, logic refers to reasoning. Logic is
the study of the methods and principles used to distinguish
correct from incorrect reasoning. It is an essential part of
philosophy.
Logic can also be defined as the art of engaging in discourse in a
manner that is both reasonable and fair. It is the art directing the
act of reason, through which man may proceed in the act of
reason itself in an orderly fashion without error.
It consists of systematic study of rational justification or reasons
for arguments. It is the science of the laws of thought or the
science of reasoning.
More precisely, logic is the study of methods for evaluating
whether the premises of an argument adequately support or
provide good evidence for its conclusion.
Reasoning is an art, as well as a science. It is something we do, as
well as something we understand.
THE IMPORTANCE OF LOGIC (REASONS TO STUDY LOGIC)
1. The study of logic gives the student techniques and methods
for testing the correctness of many different kinds of
reasoning (including their own) and when errors are easily
detected, they are less likely allowed to stand.
, 2. The study of logic gives us increased insight into the
principles of reasoning in general and familiarity with
fallacies helps to keep us from stumbling into them.
3. The study of logic sharpens our sense of reasoning and puts
us in a better stead to argue perfectly.
4. With the study of logic, one becomes acquainted with the
guidelines for inferential reasoning or trustworthy principles
and methods for discerning truth. Applying these recognized
principles and methods of validity will then help in the
understanding that logically, valid arguments and proofs
must follow. There will therefore, be no room for guesswork
or speculation.
5. Logic helps us to express our ideas clearly and concisely by
using the appropriate words to do so. It teaches us to define
our terms satisfactorily to our audience in order to achieve
the desired communication.
6. To the extent that one is acquainted with the approved laws
of logic, one has a greater chance of success in both creative
and critical thinking.
KEY FACTS
KEY TERMS
KEY RULES
CHAPTER ONE
DEFINITION OF LOGIC
,Logic is derived from logike and logos, Greek words meaning
thought or reason. Therefore, logic refers to reasoning. Logic is
the study of the methods and principles used to distinguish
correct from incorrect reasoning. It is an essential part of
philosophy.
Logic can also be defined as the art of engaging in discourse in a
manner that is both reasonable and fair. It is the art directing the
act of reason, through which man may proceed in the act of
reason itself in an orderly fashion without error.
It consists of systematic study of rational justification or reasons
for arguments. It is the science of the laws of thought or the
science of reasoning.
More precisely, logic is the study of methods for evaluating
whether the premises of an argument adequately support or
provide good evidence for its conclusion.
Reasoning is an art, as well as a science. It is something we do, as
well as something we understand.
THE IMPORTANCE OF LOGIC (REASONS TO STUDY LOGIC)
1. The study of logic gives the student techniques and methods
for testing the correctness of many different kinds of
reasoning (including their own) and when errors are easily
detected, they are less likely allowed to stand.
, 2. The study of logic gives us increased insight into the
principles of reasoning in general and familiarity with
fallacies helps to keep us from stumbling into them.
3. The study of logic sharpens our sense of reasoning and puts
us in a better stead to argue perfectly.
4. With the study of logic, one becomes acquainted with the
guidelines for inferential reasoning or trustworthy principles
and methods for discerning truth. Applying these recognized
principles and methods of validity will then help in the
understanding that logically, valid arguments and proofs
must follow. There will therefore, be no room for guesswork
or speculation.
5. Logic helps us to express our ideas clearly and concisely by
using the appropriate words to do so. It teaches us to define
our terms satisfactorily to our audience in order to achieve
the desired communication.
6. To the extent that one is acquainted with the approved laws
of logic, one has a greater chance of success in both creative
and critical thinking.
