Logic and Reasoning
Logic and Reasoning. Types of Reasoning. Deductive Reasoning. Inductive Reasoning. Bottom-Up Logic. Top-Down Logic. Aristotle: The Father of Logic. One of the Great Philosophers of Ancient Athens He studied Philosophy at Plato’s Academy in Athens
Logic and Reasoning
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Types of Reasoning Deductive Reasoning Inductive Reasoning Bottom-Up Logic • Top-Down Logic
Aristotle: The Father of Logic • One of the Great Philosophers of Ancient Athens • He studied Philosophy at Plato’s Academy in Athens • His work Organon laid out the content of the study of Logic • Aristotle’s works are at the foundation of nearly every educational subject
Syllogisms • Begins with two premises and derives a conclusion that must follow the premises. • A Syllogism is three step process: • Ex • Premise (A): All men are mortal • Premise (B): Socrates is a man • Conclusion (C): Therefore, Socrates is mortal
