Philosophy · 2nd Year · Foundations of Philosophical Thinking · 1.º Período
Logic and Reasoning
An introduction to the basic building blocks of logical reasoning. Students learn to identify premises and conclusions in everyday statements.
NCCA Curriculum SpecificationsNCCA Philosophy Strand 1.4: Identify the premises and conclusion of an argument.NCCA Key Skill: Managing Information and Thinking.
About This Topic
An introduction to the basic building blocks of logical reasoning. Students learn to identify premises and conclusions in everyday statements.
Key Questions
- What is a logical argument?
- How do premises support a conclusion?
- Why is logic important in daily life?
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