Chapter 12: A Brief Introduction to Syllogisms

Question 1

Formal Logic

Answer 1

The study of the principles of correct reasoning that focuses on the structure (or form) of the argument.

Question 2

Informal Logic

Answer 2

The study of the principles of correct reasoning which does not focus on the structure of an argument.

Question 3

Sound

Answer 3

An argument that is valid and also has true premises. A sound argument always has a true conclusion.

Question 4

Syllogism

Answer 4

A categorical argument containing two premises and one conclusion.

Question 5

Valid

Answer 5

An argument in which the conclusion follows logically from the premises, regardless of whether the premises are true.