Logic Quarter 1

Name the three acts of the mind.

Evidence that challenges the truth, likelihood, or reliability of other evidence.

A deductive argument in which it is not possible for the premises to be true but the conclusion to be false.

A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning.

When an argument's supporting evidence is robust and its claim's warrant is clear, it is said to be ______.

Deductive, Inductive, or Abductive? "The butler had a weapon and the opportunity. He probably had a motive, too. It’s likely that he committed the crime."

When we strongly believe something (even without evidence).

A valid deductive argument with true premises.

Which act of the mind? "Milk and cereal go well together."

Which act of the mind? "No gerbils are invisible. That’s because all invisible things are cats, and no cats are gerbils."

A good reason taht connects an argument's evidence to its claim.

Focuses on words, statements, and arguments in natural conversation.

Certainty or certitude? "The butler committed the crime. I'm sure of it because of how sketchy the guy looks."

When we believe something that is proved beyond doubt.

The common definition for logic is that it is the art and science of _____ well.

Deductive, Inductive, or Abductive? "All aliens like snickerdoodles. Fred is an alien. Therefore, Fred likes snickerdoodles."

An imaginary story designed to challenge our thinking.

Is this a proposition? "What is your favorite kind of cookie?"

A kind of reasoning that claims its conclusions are certain.

A ______ is the main point, supported by the argument's premises.

A principle that applies when we're explaining things. It says that our explanations shouldn't make more assumptions than necessary.

Certainty or certitude? "I know I aced that test. I've seen the grades the teacher just posted."

A kind of reasoning that claims its conclusions are probable or even only possible.

An attempt to give reasons for a point of view.