Logic Definitions
Define Logic
What is the study of how to critically think about statements (propositions) that are either true or false?
Close the door
What is not a proposition?
These are the five skills of Critical Thinking.
What are reasoning, evaluating, problem solving, decision making, and analyzing?
5x=20 10x = 40
What is 5x + 10x = 60?
What is 5x X 10x = 800?
What is 10x - 5x = 20?
What is 10x/5x = 2?
Define Proposition
What are simple statements that can either be true or false?
Grass is green.
What is a proposition with the truth value of true?
This is the Critical Thinking Skill that allows us to think about something in a logical, sensible way.
What is reasoning?
Define Critical Thinking
What is reasonable reflective thinking focused on deciding what to believe or do?
What is the ability of thinkers to take charge of their own thinking?
2 + 5 = 5
What is a proposition with the truth value of false?
This is the Critical Thinking Skill that allows us to examine methodically and in detail the constitution or structure of (something, especially information), typically for purposes of explanation and interpretation.
What is analyzing?
This is what serves as the label a proposition gets when it is true or false.
What is a truth value?
x>2
What is not a proposition?
This is the Critical Thinking Skill that makes us use the process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.
What is problem solving?
x=x
What is not a proposition?
This is the Critical Thinking Skill that allows us to form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
What is evaluating?