DIVISIONS OF LOGIC Flashcards
two main divisions of logic
Traditional (Aristotelian) and Symbolic Logic (Mathematical)
- first known method to attain a certain demonstrated knowledge
- syllogistic method typically deductive
- Euclidean Geometry
Traditional Logic
- uses symbols in analysis of arguments
Symbolic Logic
2 divisions of Aristotelian logic
formal and material logic
division of Aristotelian logic which concerns itself with the rules of governing the structure and validity of arguments.
Formal Logic
concerned with the meaning and truth of the concepts. comprises syllogism.
Material Logic
Three Acts of the Mind
- Simple Apprehension
- Judgment
- Reasoning
natural threefold divisions of formal logic
- logic of terms/ concepts
- logic of propositions
- logic of arguments
Three basic functions of Language
- informative
- expressive
- directive
made for the purpose of communicating information, used to express a truth claim.
informative
not with knowledge but with feelings and attitudes.
expressive
issues commands, requests, instructions, or recommendations
directive