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CC Intro Logic- Ls.1
Introductory Logic by James Nance & Douglas Wilson, 4th ed.
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Logic | The art and science of reasoning well. |
| Law of Excluded Middle | Any statement is either true or false. |
| Law of Identity | If a statement is true, then it is true. |
| Law of Non-contradiction | A statement cannot be both true and false. |
| Formal Logic | Deals with the proper modes of reasoning |
| Informal Logic | Deals with operations of thinking that are indirectly related to reasoning. |
| Induction | Reasoning with probability from examples or experience to general rules. |
| Deduction | Reasoning with certainty from premises to conclusions. |
| Term | A concept that can be expressed precisely |
| Definition | A statement that gives the meaning of a term. |
| Ambiguous | A word that has more than one definition. |
| Vague | A word whose extent is unclear. |
| 6 Purposes of Definitions | 1. shows relationships 2. remove ambiguity 3. reduce vagueness 4. increase vocabulary 5. explain concepts theoretically 6. influence attitudes |
| Lexical Definition | A single, established meaning of a term, from a dictionary. |
| Precising Definition | Reduces the vagueness of a term. |
| Stipulative Definition | A new word is invented. |
| Pursuasive Definition | The aim is to persuade the listener to the term being defined. |
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