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What is the primary concern of logic?
What is the primary concern of logic?
What branch of logic deals with the study of logical systems using formal languages and mathematical techniques?
What branch of logic deals with the study of logical systems using formal languages and mathematical techniques?
What is an argument with true premises and a valid inference?
What is an argument with true premises and a valid inference?
What logical operator represents 'not' or negation?
What logical operator represents 'not' or negation?
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Which rule of inference states that from A and A→B, we can infer B?
Which rule of inference states that from A and A→B, we can infer B?
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Who developed the syllogism?
Who developed the syllogism?
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What is the term for an error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid or unsound?
What is the term for an error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid or unsound?
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What is the term for the process of drawing a conclusion from one or more premises?
What is the term for the process of drawing a conclusion from one or more premises?
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Logic
Definition
- The study of reasoning, argumentation, and inference
- Concerned with the principles and methods of distinguishing good arguments from bad ones
Branches of Logic
- Formal Logic: Deals with the study of logical systems, using formal languages and mathematical techniques
- Informal Logic: Focuses on the study of natural language arguments and everyday reasoning
- Philosophical Logic: Examines the philosophical foundations of logic, including the nature of truth, validity, and inference
Key Concepts
- Argument: A set of statements, one of which is the conclusion, and the others are the premises
- Validity: An argument is valid if its conclusion follows logically from its premises
- Soundness: An argument is sound if it is both valid and has true premises
- Inference: The process of drawing a conclusion from one or more premises
- Fallacy: An error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid or unsound
Logical Operators
- Negation (¬): Not, negates a statement
- Conjunction (∧): And, combines two statements
- Disjunction (∨): Or, combines two statements
- Material Implication (→): If-then, implies a conditional relationship
- Biconditional (): If and only if, implies a necessary and sufficient condition
Rules of Inference
- Modus Ponens (MP): From A and A→B, infer B
- Modus Tollens (MT): From A→B and not B, infer not A
- Hypothetical Syllogism (HS): From A→B and B→C, infer A→C
Famous Logicians
- Aristotle: Ancient Greek philosopher who developed the syllogism
- Gottlob Frege: German philosopher and logician who developed modern formal logic
- Bertrand Russell: British philosopher and logician who worked on type theory and propositional logic
Logic
Definition
- The systematic study of reasoning, argumentation, and inference to distinguish good arguments from bad ones
Branches of Logic
- Formal Logic: Studies logical systems using formal languages and mathematical techniques
- Informal Logic: Focuses on natural language arguments and everyday reasoning
- Philosophical Logic: Examines the philosophical foundations of logic, including truth, validity, and inference
Key Concepts
- Argument: A set of statements with one conclusion and one or more premises
- Validity: An argument is valid if its conclusion logically follows from its premises
- Soundness: An argument is sound if it is valid and has true premises
- Inference: The process of drawing a conclusion from one or more premises
- Fallacy: An error in reasoning that makes an argument invalid or unsound
Logical Operators
- Negation (¬): Not, negates a statement
- Conjunction (∧): And, combines two statements
- Disjunction (∨): Or, combines two statements
- Material Implication (→): If-then, implies a conditional relationship
- Biconditional (): If and only if, implies a necessary and sufficient condition
Rules of Inference
- Modus Ponens (MP): From A and A→B, infer B
- Modus Tollens (MT): From A→B and not B, infer not A
- Hypothetical Syllogism (HS): From A→B and B→C, infer A→C
Famous Logicians
- Aristotle: Developed the syllogism
- Gottlob Frege: Developed modern formal logic
- Bertrand Russell: Worked on type theory and propositional logic
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