Chapter 14: Logical Reasoning
Learning Objectives
After reading this chapter, the student will be able to:
- Define critical thinking, deductive reasoning, and inductive reasoning;
- Distinguish between inductive reasoning and deductive reasoning;
- Know the four types of inductive reasoning;
- Know the common logical fallacies;
- Become a more critical listener to public speeches and more critical reader of source material.
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- What is Correct Reasoning?
- Inductive Reasoning
- Deductive Reasoning
- Logical Fallacies
