Logical Thinking

Logical Thinking

Introduction

An argument is defined as a interconnected string of statements to set up a specific proposition. Basically there are 3 stages to an argument which are the Premises, inference, and conclusion (Platings, 1974).

Discussion

There are three kinds of arguments:

Deductive Interference

When it is claimed by an argument that the validity of its premises assures the validity of its conclusion, it is said to entail a deductive inference. A deductive reasoning embraces a very high standard of precision. It thrives only if its premises offer such complete and absolute support for its conclusion that it would be entirely inconsistent to presume that ...