The Study of the Argument

Logic: The Study of the Argument

Philosophy is the study of argument and its application to a wide variety of questions of fundamental importance to human life and the intellectual activity. Philosophy is as much the study of what constitutes a Ð''sound' or Ð''valid' argument.

Logic is a branch of philosophy concerned with the study of principles of correct reasoning. Logic is the former discipline, which tells us how we ought to reason if we want to reason correctly. Logic is the distinction between correct and incorrect reasoning. Logic requires necessary support for a valid argument. Logic is one of the two species of an argument recognized by Aristotle. Logic includes many different elements such as values, beliefs and opinions. Logic studies consistency, and logical truths, and the properties of logical systems. The main concern of logic is how the truth of some propositions is connected with the truth of another.

Aristotle's logic revolves around one notion: the deduction. A deduction is a speech in which, certain things supposed, something different from those supposed results of necessity because of their being so. (Prior Analytics I.2, 24b18-20) Each of the "things supposed" is a premise of the argument and what "results of necessity" is the conclusion. The premise of an argument is a proposition that forms the basis of an argument. The premise of an argument provides and supports evidence for the conclusion.

The conclusion is the portion of an argument which the evidence has been presented. The conclusion is the final decision made or an opinion formed after considering the relevant facts or evidence produced in the premise. The conclusion summarizes all information produced to support the final decision.

Two types of logic are inductive reasoning along with Aristotle's preferred method, deductive reasoning.

Inductive logic is reaching a conclusion based on observed instances. Inductive logic is the process of reasoning in which the premises of an argument are believed to support the conclusion but do not entail it. Induction is a form of reasoning that makes generalizations based on individual instances.

Deductive logic is reasoning and the forming of conclusions by applying the rules of logic to a premise. The conclusion follows the premises with necessity. Deductive logic is completely valid and premise is confined in the conclusion.

Logic is important concerning research for the validity of statistics and studies provided used gain knowledge and form opinions. Due to the fact logic includes values, beliefs and opinions it is crucial for research not to be bias. Research is used to base opinions and present facts based on credible evidence produced in prior research. Logic is definitely important research. Solid arguments are logically formed and validity is the key for a successful argument. My overview for logic is simply that, the right and wrong of how we choose to think or see a situation.

An argument is one or more declarative sentences that gain attention and spark interest for debate. An argument is when two or more people disagree on a statement. An argument can also be used to pass on your belief that something is true and should be followed by statements to support your point. The premise would be the statement made to gain attention. The conclusion would be the evidence presented that supported the premise.

My argument:

If you want to make more money to support your family, you need a college degree.

You want a promotion. So you need to attend college and obtain a degree.

If you want to make more money to support your family, you need a college degree. (Premise) You want a Promotion. (Premise) So you need to attend college and obtain a degree. (Conclusion)

A strong argument is where evidence collected by various crediable sources to support the premise with logical facts. Facts are supported with strong morals and presented with references to confirm authenticity. Each premise and conclusion must be capable of being true or false and nothing else. A strong argument has many supporting valid facts supporting the premise. Validity is a basis of flawless reasoning and suggests the power to overcome doubt. Validity will never allow a false inference from a true premise. Validity is crucial for a strong argument to be successful. A bank statement would be an example of validity as it would support the amount of money deposited into an account.

A fallacy is an invalid argument that appears valid, or a valid argument with disguised assumptions. There are four types of fallacies to include: inconsistency, inappropriate presumptions, relevance and fallacies of insufficiency. The study of fallacies is an application of the principles of critical thinking. A fallacy is a kind of error in reasoning. I found this to be hardest to understand when searching the internet. I understood the text book meaning but I found it much harder to differentiate fallacies out the articles posted on the internet. The first premises and the conclusion must be statements, capable of being true and false.

Logic is the process of how we think and process information correct or incorrect.

Logic is a valuable tool for presenting an argument where the conclusion supports the premise. The two types of logic used which are inductive and deductive logic. Inductive logic is a probability of the reasons