Aristotle: Logic and Reasoning Flashcards
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First principles of logic
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Self-evident truths that cannot be demonstrated and are the foundation for other proofs.
2
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Principle of non-contradiction
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A thing cannot exist and not exist at the same same
3
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Principle of sufficient reason
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There is sufficient cause or reason for everything that exists
4
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Inductive reasoning
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The process if gaining knowledge through sensory experience
5
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Deductive reasoning
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Takes the form of an argument
6
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Syllogism
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Consist of a major premise, a minor premise, and a conclusion
7
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Dialectical reasoning
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When demonstration is not possible due to disagreement about the premise
8
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Informal fallacies
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The consequence of an error in reasoning
