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Logic

100

“the art and science of reasoning”

Logic

200

One of the three principles of critical thinking; your argument should use facts fairly and not make guesses that aren't backed up. From the Latin praesumere, meaning “to take beforehand.”

Presumption

Logic

100

to provide rational reasons for or against an idea or action with the intent to persuade issue the topic under discussion.

Argument

200

One of the three principles of critical thinking language in an argument should be clear and not open to multiple interpretations. Clarus is Latin for “bright” and “clear.”

Clarity

Logic

100

the topic under discussion.

Issue

200

the study of where words come from and how their meanings have changed over time. From the Greek etymos (“true”) and logos (“reason”) English words etymology is largely (but not exclusively) from Greek and Latin***

Etymology

Logic

100

a structured argument between two parties.

Debate

200

a three statement deductive argument; Looking at arguments in this form allows us to see how the statements are logically related to one another.

Syllogism

Logic

100

one of the three principles of critical thinking; the reasons you give to support your point should actually help explain why your point makes sense.

Relevance

200

a statement that gives a reason or piece of evidence in an argument.

Premise