Chapter 10 Flashcards
What is the definition of reasoning?
Reasoning is the act by which the mind acquires new knowledge by means of what it already knows.
What are the two kinds of reasoning?
Deductive reasoning; inductive reasoning
What is the definition of deductive inference?
deductive inference is the act by which the mind establishes a connection between the antecedent and the consequent
What is the definition of syllogism?
a syllogism is a group of propositions in orderly sequence, one of which (the consequent) is said to be necessarily inferred from the others (the antecedent).
What is the Essential Law of Argumentation?
If the antecedent is true, then the consequent must also be true.
What are the three terms contained in a syllogism?
Major term; Minor term; Middle term
In a syllogism, which premise is the major premise?
The major premise is the premise that contains the major term.
In a syllogism, which premise is the minor premise?
The minor premise is the premise that contains the minor term.
What is the Dictum de Omni?
What is affirmed universally of a certain term is affirmed of every term that comes under that term.
What is the Dictum de Nullo?
What is denied universally of a certain term is denied of every term that comes under that term.
